Demonstrators protesting evictions have blocked off both enteranxes to first city court, which handles evictions on the east bank for rents less than $3000 (most New Orleans evictions)
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Michael Isaac Stein
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Michael Isaac Stein
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- The police just shot tear gas onto the overpass, almost causing a stampede. Saw people nearly pushed off the edge. Completely safe night until right now
00:00 - Shouldn’t be understated how taxing it is for local reporters to cover a hurricane while taking care of themselves and their families at the same time. Good luck to the New Orleans journalists holding it down. National media, please credit the local pubs you’re relying on
- Replying to @misaacsteinSome people are trying to file police reports now. This man suggested they arrest “the fat bitch in charge”
00:00 - Replying to @misaacsteinUpdate: City Hall has locked its doors. “Everything’s closed,” a security guard said.
- hard to think of a mardi gras rule more essential than “dont fuck with the band”
00:00 - owning a dog I’ve learned that in New Orleans you are always within 10 feet of a chicken bone
