NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that state police can move the homeless out of their encampments in New Orleans. It's a controversial topic, with officials with the New Orleans City Council saying the "sweeps" disrupt the city's plan to move the homeless into permanent housing. The state Supreme Court, however, ruled that the state is acting in the interest of public health and safety. "State Police has every legal right to clear the encampments. I appreciate the Louisiana Supreme Court for coming to a common-sense conclusion on this important public safety issue. I'm proud of the hard work of my Solicitor General's Office & Deputy Solicitor General Zach Faircloth," said Attorney General Liz Murrill. "This afternoon, the Louisiana Supreme Court recognized the constitutional authority of the State Police and other State agencies to keep the city of New Orleans safe. This comes at a very important time given the events of last week, the upcoming Super Bowl, and Mardi Gras," Gov. Jeff Landry posted on X. Lawsuit by New Orleans truck attack victims says city, contractors failed to implement safety system Latest Posts Baton Rouge man found guilty by jury in shooting near nightclub that killed 1 WATCH: Body camera footage released of Jan. 1 terror attack on Bourbon Street Trump receives ‘unconditional discharge’ sentence. What does that mean? Trump at sentencing hearing: 'I'm totally innocent' Photos: Smoke, smoldering homes and flames as wildfires ravage Los Angeles area