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After Supreme Court decision, Orleans DA says prosecuting abortions under state trigger law not a priority for his office

Williams called the court decision overturning Roe 'cruel and irresponsible.' His position could lead to conflict with the state's top prosecutor, AG Jeff Landry, who is staunchly anti-abortion and supports prosecution.
by Nick Chrastil June 24, 2022 Updated June 24, 2022

City Council approves $35 million for Gordon Plaza residents’ relocation

The remaining residents of the subdivision have been fighting for relocation funding for years.
by Joshua Rosenberg June 23, 2022 Updated June 23, 2022

Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice now sending some kids in state custody to Alabama, advocacy group says

The youths were transferred to Alabama without notice, according to the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights.
by Nick Chrastil June 22, 2022 Updated July 7, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 171: Here’s why this is actually a good thing

Newly released 'smart cities' emails. Louisiana kids are being shipped to out-of-state jails. And the city still doesn't have school zone lights under control.
by Carolyne Heldman June 17, 2022 Updated June 17, 2022

Council committee opposes Cantrell request to loosen local surveillance restrictions

A majority of a council committee voted to defer the ordinance. But it appears it will still go before the full council as early as next week.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 16, 2022 Updated June 22, 2022

Hutson official says jail staff wasn’t present during fight that left one dead

The sheriff defended her decision to reassign courthouse staff despite criticism from judges, councilmembers.
by Nick Chrastil June 15, 2022 Updated June 18, 2022

Cantrell admin official outlined internal ethics concerns with ‘smart cities’ project days before prospective contractor dropped out

The city’s Chief Procurement Officer said that the administration received new information that warranted a reconsideration of the city’s stance on the bid-rigging allegations.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 15, 2022 Updated June 15, 2022

Some Louisiana kids are being shipped to juvenile detention facilities in Mississippi and Alabama, potentially violating state law

Records show that dozens of children have been held out of state in recent years. Advocates say that they are being kept away from families and lawyers.
by Nick Chrastil June 14, 2022 Updated June 21, 2022

City: School zone cameras are off for summer, despite flashing lights

Problems with New Orleans school zone lights have persisted for years.
by Marta Jewson June 13, 2022 Updated June 13, 2022

After deadly weekend, Hutson redeploys courthouse deputies to New Orleans jail

Court hearings will be held virtually due to ‘temporary’ reassignment.
by Nick Chrastil June 13, 2022 Updated June 13, 2022

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