Surveillance of a drug suspect may have violated his civil rights, his lawyer tells The Lens. Police report claims an undercover officer was on the scene, but that’s not clear.
As City Council considers $5 million fine over paid actor scandal, council members receive letters from charitable groups supported by Entergy.
Mayor's budget proposes keeping funding steady at $405,000. Arts Council wants it increased to $450,000.
Police, DA and city surveillance system get bumps in Cantrell's budget, but public defender appropriation remains steady. Decreased camera tickets could lead to lost funding for defense.
The 2019 City Council budget hearings began with an apology.
America is getting used to Trump; he may have to get used to the rule of American law.
Constitutional Amendment 2, which repeals Louisiana's non-unanimous jury law, passed with wide support across the state.
For the second time, The Lens has joined ProPublica's Electionland, a coalition of newsrooms around the country that are covering problems that prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots during the 2018 elections.
Two councilmembers indicated that they are open to revoting on Entergy’s proposal for a new power plant in eastern New Orleans.
