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PODCAST: “Where did all my people go?”  (Audio)

Black defendants face major barriers to securing representative juries, while a Lower Ninth Ward family farm wins a settlement after its property was mistakenly treated with pesticides.
by Carolyne Heldman July 30, 2026 Updated August 3, 2026

Carnival crackdown: What 100 gun arrest reports say about policing during Mardi Gras

During Mardi Gras in New Orleans, police ramp up gun enforcement in crowded areas like Bourbon Street. But a review of recent arrests shows deep racial disparities, legal concerns over stops and searches, and growing debate over whether these tactics meaningfully reduce violence.
by Nick Chrastil and Brandon Soderberg April 15, 2026 Updated April 15, 2026

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