Detainees at privately owned immigration facility say sheriff’s office broke up protest with pepper spray, projectiles
Catahoula Parish Sheriff admits that he and his deputies were there, but denies intervening.
Category: Coronavirus
Federal judges order 14 ICE detainees released over COVID-19 concerns
Plaintiffs argued that conditions at immigration detention facilities are hotbeds for virus transmission.
Suspected child abuse reports drop by half during COVID-19 school closure, indicating potential underreporting, experts say
‘We know that when stress levels increase, children become more at-risk,’ one state official said.
City Council puts moratorium on electricity shutoffs until July and proposes $22 million bill assistance program
"It is likely the only program of its scale and scope in the country," Councilwoman Helena Moreno said.
Medical experts offer advice on the risks of common activities in phase one
How safe is the beach? Restaurants? Church? The Lens talks with doctors about how (or whether) people can participate safely in the gradual reopening.
City Council to consider suspending electricity service shutoffs until July 1
The resolution would also set up a process for Entergy to recover costs associated with the coronavirus crisis.
City department leaders suggest layoffs, consolidation, suspension of curbside recycling and more to help plug city’s budget hole
City CAO asked for budget reduction plans to address tax shortfalls from coronavirus closures.
Oakdale federal prison resumes and expands COVID-19 testing
Eight Oakdale prisoners have already died from the disease.
Doctors urge caution as state enters phase one of reopening
‘Phase one doesn’t mean it’s 100 percent safe,’ said a state Health Department official.
Federal judge denies challenge to state’s Camp J program to house local inmates with COVID-19
Plaintiffs argue the camp is unsanitary and has inadequate medical care.
