Dozens of Hurricane Laura evacuees have been arrested in New Orleans, as public defenders urge restraint
Most incidents involved domestic violence allegations, leaving officers little discretion on arrest decisions.
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Criminal Justice
Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.
New Orleans jail sees new spike in COVID-19 cases
76 people in custody and 23 jail staff are currently positive for the disease, OPSO says.
New Orleans City Council passes restrictions on police use of tear gas
Under ordinance, tear gas can be used only to prevent loss of life, injury or to dislodge a barricaded violent suspect. It's not yet clear how the department will interpret the language in policy.
In DA candidate forum, candidates say they will put an end to tough on crime approach
City presents jail renovation plan to council committee as an alternative to new mental health facility
Committee members appear to support renovation plans as litigation over a Phase III continues in federal court
New Orleans City Council committee advances ordinance to restrict law enforcement use of tear gas
Proposed ordinance comes three months after NOPD deployed tear gas at protesters on the Crescent City Connection.
Federal judge has authority to order Phase III of New Orleans jail, civil rights attorneys argue
The city is attempting to halt construction of the new jail building meant to house detainees with acute mental illness.
City: Renovations of jail facility to temporarily house inmates with acute mental illness now complete
A legal battle continues over a permanent housing solution.
Recent death at New Orleans jail being treated as a suicide, officials say
Robert Rettman is the third New Orleans inmate to die in jail this year.
