Many organizations focused on racial justice and systemic racism in policing are concerned that a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes could have significant impacts on racial policing practices and disparities in the criminal justice system.
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Jim Crow Juries, Bill to Fix Them
June 3, 2022After a month, a bill (HB1077 by Representative Randal Gaines (D-57)) still waits in the House to potentially provide justice to those who were convicted with a non-unanimous jury. The […]
Groups Come Together in Support of CROWN ACT
May 18, 2022More than 20 groups have joined together to leverage their power and push for the passage of what has been monikered the CROWN Act (House Bill 41), which would protect […]
Bill to Prevent Discrimination Against Natural, Protective, and Cultural Hairstyles Advances
May 17, 2022On Monday, a bill that would make it illegal for school dress codes to forbid natural, protective, or cultural hairstyles was advanced 8-6 by the House Civil Law & Procedure Committee.
Trooper Who Bragged About Beating Ronald Greene Played Victim to Investigators
April 11, 2022Audio released by the Associated Press (AP) shows the Louisiana State Trooper who beat Ronald Greene with a flashlight, tased him, and punched him during his fatal arrest tried to portray himself as a frightened victim to investigators.
How NOLA Got “Color TV”
February 28, 2022HOW NOLA GOT “COLOR TV” by FURNELL CHATMAN Retired Reporter/Anchor New——Different——Engaging——Emotional. Those are some of the key factors that usually determine what or who gets on TV. In my case, […]
Gov. Edwards Denies AP Report Showing He Knew Circumstances of Greene’s Death
February 2, 2022According to the AP report, Gov. Edwards was notified of the violent circumstances of Ronald Greene’s death within hours of his May 2019 arrest, stating that they obtained text messages showing this through a public records request.
Progress Made for Gordon Plaza, But Relocation Fight Far From Over
January 7, 2022In the last session of this term, the New Orleans City Council voted on Thursday to earmark $35 million in the capital budget for relocating Gordon Plaza residents. Whether that vote actually means anything, however, remains to be seen.
DA Williams Orders Review of Cases Prosecuted by Former ADA Michelle Odinet
January 1, 2022District Attorney Jason Williams has ordered his office’s Civil Rights Division to begin a full review of cases prosecuted by former judge Michelle Odinet while she served as Assistant District Attorney in Orleans Parish.
Lafayette Judge Caught Using Racist Slur on Video Temporarily Suspended Without Pay
December 18, 2021On Friday, the Louisiana Supreme Court released an order temporarily disqualifying judge Michelle Odinet from the bench. The Court appointed retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as judge pro tempore in her place until Feb. 28.
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