In the remedy phase, the plaintiffs will try to convince a federal judge, who has already found the prison in violation of the constitution, to force the state to take corrective measures. Attorneys for the state are arguing that officials have already fixed the problems at Angola.
The plaintiffs seek to stop the construction of the grain elevator, alleging that the site likely contains unmarked graves of enslaved people from nearby plantations.
A tough first month for the new sheriff. Masks are back at some city school. Contempt charges possible in 'smart cities' probe. And an introduction to The Lens' new environmental reporter.
The order is only temporary until the full hearing, which is scheduled for next week.
The suit comes the day after Councilwoman Helena Moreno initiated motions to hold three officials in contempt for failing to respond to subpoenas.
After missing a deadline, the Cantrell administration now plans to comply with the subpoenas.
Hutson is investigating broken security equipment she says was allowed to languish for months, as well as potentially missing records from the Gusman administration.
Abramson officials deny the district’s assertions and requested a retraction.
City WiFi project appears to share many of the same conflicts as abandoned 'smart cities' deal. A bill to send 17-year-olds to adult jail advances. And more details on the enrollment decline at NOLA Public Schools.
