DOJ, Sheriff Gusman, and civil rights lawyers all oppose city’s request to stop work on Phase III of New Orleans jail
The city has called the new building a “waste of taxpayer dollars”
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Criminal Justice
Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.
Proposed city laws would discourage arrests for minor crimes, require disclosure of body cam footage to defendants
New jail monitors’ report notes jail improvements, warns against “pushback” by Sheriff’s Office
Report could influence federal court decisions on Phase III, Sheriff Gusman's request for control of jail
Cannizzaro will not seek third term as DA
The DA plans to retire at the end of his second term, marking an end to a long career in local criminal justice.
In court filing, jail official blasts city’s request to halt work on new mental health unit
Three qualify to run for DA on first day, Cannizzaro not among them
Candidates include two former judges and a City Council member. Cannizzaro’s office said an announcement would be forthcoming before the end of qualifying on Friday.
81 incarcerated people have been moved from New Orleans jail to other jails throughout the state, despite suspension of routine transfers
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is no longer providing regular updates on COVID-19 at the facility
As they resist order to build Phase III of New Orleans jail, city and advocates discuss mental health care alternatives
Groups push for treatment and care options outside of the criminal justice system
Consent decree plaintiffs, Justice Department OK handing control of jail back to Gusman
Lawyers say the jail has made progress but dispute that it is in full compliance with the consent decree.
New Orleans City Council President Jason Williams pleads not guilty to tax fraud charges
Williams is charged with 11 federal counts, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government.
