Eligible jurors may have been excluded as far back as Aug. 2021 when a new state law went into effect.
Posted inEnvironment
St. John offers draft zoning rules dramatically reducing buffer areas around industrial sites, postpones public meetings for them
A parish zoning ordinance is at the heart of ongoing litigation involving the potential construction of a large grain elevator.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 192: ‘There’s a number of outstanding questions’
Producer Carolyne Heldman catches up with Criminal Justice Reporter Nick Chrastil.
Posted inCriminal Justice
State appellate court orders hearing on whether New Orleans criminal court has been illegally excluding people with felony convictions from serving on juries
Previous convictions could be challenged pending the outcome of the hearing.
Posted inCriminal Justice
New Orleans trial put on hold as appellate court considers whether people with felony convictions are being illegally excluded from jury service
The state law was changed in 2021.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Mayor’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention has ceased most operations
The city says employees will be rehired once a new fiscal agent is approved.
Posted inEnvironment
Law firm handling Gordon Plaza account for New Orleans adds new appraiser
The new appraiser seems to enjoy support among the residents.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Conditions at a north Louisiana prison were found unconstitutional. A trial starts next week to determine what should be done.
The prison says it has made substantial improvements to conditions and mental health care, but civil rights attorneys say prisoners are still suffering.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Phase III jail facility likely much costlier than expected, renewing calls for alternatives
City officials say that FEMA regulations require them to rebid the project.
Posted inEnvironment
Proposed EPA rule change would further limit allowable airborne particulate matter
Studies show a more aggressive restriction would save thousands of lives.
