About Free the Swamp

The Free the Swamp campaign was created by grassroots groups from across the state to oppose the militarization and federalization of Louisiana, specifically the deployment of ICE, Border Patrol, and National Guard troops.

The campaign was created by organizations whose primary areas of focus include defending constitutional law, stopping the overpolicing of Black and brown and low income communities, criminal justice reform, racial justice, addressing homelessness, advancing immigrant rights, mutual aid, and public policy. Our broad base brings the resources and expertise of local, state, and national partners to bear in supporting emerging needs and guiding cooperative action.