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Attorney Lauren Hall (left), an attorney and co-founder of Below Sea Level Aid, and Natalie Rupp, the executive director of the Trans Income Project, sit in City Council chambers during a May 8, 2025 council meeting.
Posted inGovernment, Justice, News

City Council passes law to protect sex workers from arrest, prosecution at local level

Avatar photo by Safura Syed May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

The New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance on Thursday (May 8) that will protect sex workers from arrest and prosecution for prostitution when they have reported crimes committed against them while working.

Tia Fields of the Baton Rouge advocacy nonprofit Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants speaks on bills aimed at immigrants during a gathering to against mass immigration detention at the St. Charles Center for Faith and Action in New Orleans on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Posted inGovernment, News

Louisiana Republicans introduce slew of bills targeting immigrants

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick April 24, 2025May 1, 2025
Posted inJustice

Judge to weigh Louisiana AG’s challenge to city jail’s ‘sanctuary’ policy

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick April 16, 2025April 18, 2025
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An algorithm deemed this nearly blind 70-year-old prisoner a ‘moderate risk.’ Now he’s no longer eligible for parole.

Richard A. Webster by Richard A. Webster April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
Natalie Rupp, right, speaks during a rally recognizing Trans Day of Visibility on Freret Street on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Trans people, supporters rally on Trans Day of Visibility

Avatar photo by John Gray April 1, 2025April 1, 2025
Posted inGovernment

Louisiana voters reject constitutional amendments championed by Republican governor

Avatar photo by Associated Press March 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Immigrant rights were a key issue amongst protesters at the march on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
Posted inJustice

As Landry, Trump push immigration hard line, 2 La. agencies partner with ICE

Bobbi-Jeanne MisickAvatar photo by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick and Kat Stromquist March 26, 2025March 27, 2025
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Louisiana puts man to death in its first nitrogen gas execution, attorney says

Avatar photo by Associated Press March 18, 2025March 18, 2025
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Louisiana man asks for last-minute court ruling to halt nitrogen gas execution

Avatar photo by Associated Press March 18, 2025March 18, 2025
Posted inJustice

Appeals court gives go-ahead for Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution

by Greg LaRose | Louisiana Illuminator March 15, 2025March 15, 2025

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