Madeline Aruffo, Author at The Lens

Housing advocates: Weak renter protections can result in ‘life-endangering crisis’ after damaging storms

by Madeline AruffoSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021

A ‘Healthy Homes Ordinance’ considered by the New Orleans City Council in 2015 and 2017 went nowhere following criticism, legal concerns.

Government & Politics

Evictions suspended in New Orleans due to court closures

by Madeline AruffoSeptember 2, 2021September 5, 2021

Criminal Justice

Louisiana prosecutors begin reporting data on witness arrests

by Madeline AruffoAugust 6, 2021August 6, 2021

Government & Politics

Immigrant advocacy groups file administrative complaint alleging ICE fails to follow release protocols

by Madeline AruffoJuly 19, 2021July 20, 2021

Criminal Justice

Prosecutors failed to report data on arrests of victims and witnesses, despite requirement in state law

by Madeline AruffoJune 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Government & Politics

In suit over legal fees, attorneys ask to invalidate agreement between Cantrell and Edward Wisner trust

by Madeline AruffoApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021

SUNO changes procedures after multiple students report that scholarships were not honored

by Madeline AruffoMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Criminal Justice

DA’s office asks state appeals court to reverse ruling in fake subpoena records case

by Madeline AruffoFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Scholarship students at SUNO describe broken promises, unexplained charges

by Madeline AruffoJanuary 25, 2021January 25, 2021

Government & Politics

In midst of ‘unprecedented’ budget crisis, city may be leaving millions on the table, and it’s not clear why

by Madeline AruffoNovember 3, 2020November 4, 2020