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Justice Department sues Louisiana for holding prisoners past their release date
The Justice Department hast sued the state of Louisiana for unlawfully imprisoning thousands of people for weeks after their sentences concluded.
Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims
Louisiana’s prison system routinely holds people weeks and months after they have completed their sentences, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit filed Friday. The suit against the state of Louisiana follows a multiyear investigation into what federal officials say is a pattern of “systemic overdetention” that violates inmates’ rights and costs taxpayers millions of dollars a year.
Louisiana prisons routinely hold inmates past their release date, Justice Department argues
Louisiana's prisons often hold inmates long after they were supposed to be released following the completion of their sentences, the DOJ says.
Louisiana often holds inmates weeks and months past their release date: DOJ
Louisiana’s prison system routinely holds people weeks and months after they have completed their sentences. That is according to a lawsuit filed Friday by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Louisiana officials release statement after DOJ files lawsuit against state over inmate releases
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a joint statement Saturday after the Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit against the State of Louisiana and the state’s Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
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Lafayette hunter kills 700-pound black bear in Louisiana's first bear hunting season in 35 years
In 1992, the Louisiana black bear was given protected status and listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Louisiana residents list crime as one of state's most pressing issues
In Louisiana, violent and property crime numbers across the state have dropped from recent years. Despite this, a survey ...
Active weather returns to south Louisiana and south Mississippi
If you’re traveling west on Thursday, you need to remain weather aware. Severe thunderstorms are possible across west ...
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As Louisiana pulls back on promoting COVID, flu shots, state's vaccination rates remain low
Louisiana's vaccine rates for Covid-19 and flu are markedly lower than national vaccination rates, CDC data shows.
Bonfires light the levees on Christmas Eve in South Louisiana
The levee bonfires in Louisiana’s River Parishes will light up on Christmas Eve, continuing a tradition dating back centuries ...
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How can you track Santa’s journey to Southeast Louisiana? WGNO spoke with NORAD to find out
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In a few hours, Santa will be delivering gifts to children across Southeast Louisiana. Santa got an ...
Severe Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Southeast Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for areas in Plaquemines Parish and Southeastern Louisiana ...
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These new Louisiana laws take effect in 2025
Here are some of the major new Louisiana laws that will go into effect in 2025.
Louisiana pension fund posts $1.5B growth, 14% return in fiscal year
The Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System saw significant financial strides in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, ...
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Louisiana's public health shift: A controversial change in vaccine promotion
Louisiana has long had high rates of seasonal illnesses, often ranking among the worst in the nation. Experts warn a recent ...