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Activation remains in effect through February 28, 2026.
Official U.S. government releases state that the Secretary of War authorized activation of up to 350 Louisiana National Guard members on Title 32 status through February 28, 2026, to support federal law enforcement in New Orleans and other metropolitan areas. The Defense Department release on defense.gov and the War Department page at war.gov both specify the 350-troop figure and the February 28, 2026 end date under Governor Landry's command. Local reporting (NOLA.com) confirms deployment details and timing for New Orleans through January–February 2026. Verdict: True — the activation figure, Title 32 status, and end date are supported by official sources and corroborating reporting.