louisiana legal news

Louisiana Lawmakers Push for Transfer of University of New Orleans

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers are advancing legislation to transfer the University of New Orleans (UNO) back to the Louisiana State…

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St. Tammany EDC Partners with SLU for Business Support

News Summary The St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University to enhance business support across the…

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Calls for Resignation After Jailbreak in New Orleans

News Summary Louisiana Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman demands the resignation of Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson after a jailbreak left…

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New Orleans Jail Inmate Escape Leads to Multiple Arrests

News Summary An investigation into the escape of ten inmates from a New Orleans jail has resulted in several arrests,…

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Jena, Louisiana Hosts Protest for Detained Activist Khalil

News Summary Hundreds gathered in Jena, Louisiana, on May 22, 2025, to protest the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine…

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Dramatic Jailbreak at Orleans Parish Correctional Facility

News Summary On May 16, 2025, ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility, with seven still at large.…

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Lawsuit Challenges Louisiana Air Monitoring Law

News Summary Environmental advocacy groups in Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit against the Louisiana Community Air Monitoring Reliability Act,…

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DOJ Dismisses Investigation into Louisiana State Police Practices

News Summary The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to dismiss its three-year investigation into the Louisiana State Police, which…

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Governor Landry Responds to Orleans Parish Jailbreak

News Summary Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has taken decisive action following a jailbreak at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility where…

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Louisiana House Passes Bill to Ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices

News Summary The Louisiana House of Representatives has passed House Bill 685, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in…

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