Louisiana
Innocent Man Spent 30 Years in Prison, Died a Year After His Release. Now the State Might Finally Pay
Louisiana denied modest financial compensation to Glenn Ford because he couldn't prove his "factual innocence."
Life in Prison for Stealing Candy Bars in New Orleans?
Even the judge thinks it's "over the top," but Louisiana's "habitual-offender" law takes away his discretion.
Louisiana Sheriff Indicted Over Jailhouse Chapel Beatings of Detainees
Dozens of allegations of abuse and five detainee deaths since Louis Ackal became sheriff in 2008.
How Commerce, Not the Feds, Saved the Alligator
Hunting can do more good than the Endangered Species Act.
Louisiana Governor: "You Can Say Farewell to College Football" If Budget Deal Not Reached
John Bel Edwards threatens to cut LSU football to pass one of the largest tax increases in state history.
Two Louisiana Cops Charged With Murder for Killing of Six-Year-Old
State police chief called body camera footage, unreleased, "disturbing"
Louisiana Police Kill Six-Year-Old at End of Car Chase
Were chasing his father, who rammed into a police car.
Justice Department Sides With Planned Parenthood in Case Against Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal
Jindal effort to "defund" Planned Parenthood violates Medicaid's "free choice of provider" rule.
The Secret History of Southern Medical Marijuana
The "lost" medical cannabis laws of the '70s and early '80s
Security Theatre For All: NY Lawmaker Pushes for Metal Detectors Everywhere
"Something has to be done" is generally an indicator of a bad, reactionary policy.
Why John Houser's Psychiatric Record Did Not Block His Gun Purchase
Under current law, the Louisiana theater shooter was properly cleared.
Bobby Jindal Signs Bills Reducing Pot Penalties and Authorizing Cannabis for Patients
Louisiana's marijuana laws, among the harshest in the country, become a bit less harsh.
Ex-prosecutor Apologizes to Exonerated Man He Put on Death Row
"I was arrogant, judgmental, narcissistic and very full of myself."
Army Vet Serves Ex-Cop Summons for Brutality Lawsuit; Prosecutors Charged Him With Multiple Felonies Based on Testimony Contradicted by Cellphone Video
Seven witnesses, all government employees, told stories that appeared to contradict video taken by the Louisiana man's family.
Midterm 2014 Guide: Third-Party Senate Candidates Give Establishment Republicans Conniptions
Liberty-minded small government views may be the missing ingredient.
New Orleans Ex-Mayor Nagin's Katrina Cash-In Nets 10 Years in Prison
Found guilty of 20 charges of bribery and corruption
DOJ Abandons Suit to Block Louisiana School Voucher Program
But is still requesting the courts allow a federal review of program
Federal Judge Rules La. Sheriff's Seizure of Computers Looking For Bogus Facebook Account Used to Criticize Local Officials Not a Violation of Anything
Throws out lawsuit by employee who had his computer taken and three arrest warrants issued against him before charges were dropped--says his surrender wasn't an arrest and the act didn't have a chilling effect on free speech
Monks Slay Regulatory Monopoly in Louisiana Casket Case
Supreme Court declines to intervene to maintain scheme to protect funeral industry control of manufacturing of wooden boxes
Louisiana Food Stamp Glitch Removing Spending Limits Leads to Run on Walmart
Customers with up to 10 shopping carts worth of shit-
Chaos Erupts over Glitches with Food Stamp System
Walmart accepted cards that weren't showing limits. Mayhem ensued.
Rep. Cantor Demands DoJ Drop School Voucher Lawsuit
Administration fights school choice for the poor in Louisiana
Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Louisiana Water Supply
Officials still say water is safe to drink
DOJ Attacks Louisiana School Voucher Program
Wants to stop it in schools with still operational desegregation orders
Louisiana Court Clerk Employee Charged With Stealing Cocaine From Evidence Locker; "Not the Brightest Crayon in the Box" Says Defense Attorney, Oh and His Mom's a Judge
Authorities believe he's hiding the profits he made from selling the cocaine
