In New Orleans, residents of the low-income 9th Ward have won a temporary restraining order against the planned bulldozing and demolition of their community. The order was won on behalf of a coalition of groups including the Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood and the People’s Hurricane Relief Fund. The residents launched legal action following the city’s announcement 2500 homes would be demolished with 3,000 more to soon follow. The residents said city officials did not consult with them in making the decision nor even inform them once it was made. A full hearing is scheduled for January 6th.