Louisiana

Challenging Police Brutality in Louisiana

The day after Thanksgiving, Mr. Monroe was leaving work after the 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. shift. He passed a…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won’t seek reelection after Democrat’s seat was redrawn

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields said Tuesday he would not seek reelection to his redrawn Louisiana congressional district that was…

1 month ago

U.S. Supreme Court takes up ‘6-pack’ juries Louisiana uses | News

In crimes where Louisiana’s criminal code does not specify hard labor upon a conviction, six-person juries can decide a defendant’s…

2 months ago

Supreme Court hears racial challenge to Louisiana redistricting : NPR

U.S. Supreme Court Police direct visitors from behind security barriers in front of the court building in Washington, D.C., on…

2 months ago

DOJ Closes Civil Rights Case Involving Louisiana State Police

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Louisiana regarding the state’s practice of suspending driver’s licenses for unpaid…

6 months ago

Trump DOJ paused civil rights cases in Louisiana, South Carolina

The Trump administration halted litigation aimed at addressing civil rights abuses of prisoners in Louisiana and mentally ill people living…

7 months ago

Louisiana coastal lawsuits advance to Supreme Court

Louisiana has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to allow state lawsuits against oil companies to proceed in state courts. Oral…

8 months ago