In the remedy phase, the plaintiffs will try to convince a federal judge, who has already found the prison in violation of the constitution, to force the state to take corrective measures. Attorneys for the state are arguing that officials have already fixed the problems at Angola.
The plaintiffs seek to stop the construction of the grain elevator, alleging that the site likely contains unmarked graves of enslaved people from nearby plantations.
The order is only temporary until the full hearing, which is scheduled for next week.
The suit comes the day after Councilwoman Helena Moreno initiated motions to hold three officials in contempt for failing to respond to subpoenas.
After missing a deadline, the Cantrell administration now plans to comply with the subpoenas.
Hutson is investigating broken security equipment she says was allowed to languish for months, as well as potentially missing records from the Gusman administration.
Abramson officials deny the district’s assertions and requested a retraction.
Under a new plan, the city will prioritize finishing all roadwork currently underway, rather than rushing to spend everything by August 2023.
The city insisted on a specific equipment manufacturer for a WiFi contract. The company had previous dealings with firms and city employees at the center of the smart cities investigation.
