Judge denies city’s attempt to halt Phase III jail construction
Cantrell administration hoped to delay work on the facility, which it opposes, pending an appeal of a January court order to move forward with it.
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As COVID cases rise, Cantrell stops short of new restrictions, but issues mask ‘advisory’
Daily COVID cases have increased 800 percent over two weeks in New Orleans.
After pandemic break, OPSB returns to in-person meetings next week
Boardroom capacity will be limited with overflow space in the lobby.
Opponents of proposal to move City Hall to Municipal Auditorium must come up with their own plan — without city resources — mayor says at meeting
‘You have 90 days to identify another use’ to secure FEMA funding for the building, or the city moves forward with the City Hall plan, Cantrell said on Tuesday.
Judge dismisses prisoner’s lawsuit against parole board, but calls allegations ‘extremely troubling’
Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed sued the state parole board after it rescinded his release order, charging that the board and its director ignored procedure and law to retaliate against him for going public with his case.
Immigrant advocacy groups file administrative complaint alleging ICE fails to follow release protocols
The complaint follows the release of 80 Haitian immigrants last week.
City Council passes resolution opposing Phase III of the New Orleans jail, supporting retrofit
The city has been ordered to move forward with construction of the facility, but that will require the City Council’s approval.
Council puts library and housing property tax renewals on the November ballot
It appears that another three property taxes will be allowed to expire at the end of the year without a renewal vote.
Reality show crew’s appearance at vehicle crash site raises questions about privacy, quality of care among witnesses
Video provided to The Lens appears to show that EMTs were prioritizing the patient above camera access, but critics in the neighborhood are still concerned about privacy.
Two city employees file First Amendment lawsuit against city over social media restrictions
In June, employees were forced to sign the policy, which says they are not allowed to “engage or respond to negative or disparaging posts” about city government.
