US judge: California can't ban alligator imports, sales A federal judge in California says that state cannot ban the importation and sale of crocodile and alligator products The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Fauci to be deposed in lawsuit claiming free speech violations WASHINGTON — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt will depose Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, on Wednesday, as part of an ongoing lawsuit that accuses the Biden administration of coordinating with social media companies to stifle free speech. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
Sen. Cassidy says he will not join Louisiana governor race Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy says he has decided not to run for Louisiana governor next year, opting instead to focus on his work in the Senate The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Both of Louisiana's GOP senators weighing gubernatorial bid Both of Louisiana's U.S. senators say they have considered running for governor in 2023 and will announce their decisions soon The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
GOP Sen. John Kennedy considers bid for Louisiana governor A week after securing his reelection to the U.S. Senate, Republican Sen. John Kennedy says he is “giving serious consideration” to entering the 2023 Louisiana governor’s race The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
Likely vote over Louisiana project caught in abortion debate For a third time the Louisiana Bond Commission is scheduled to vote, Thursday morning, on a $39 million future line of credit for a New Orleans power plant, critical to power drainage pumps that remove rainwater in a city that faces chronic flood problems The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
Biden's Sneaky Censors Behind the scenes, federal officials pressure social media platforms to suppress disfavored speech. Reason · Sep 14, 2022
Economy and Society, September 13, 2022: Former Attorney General highlights recent state action against ESG Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Sep 13, 2022
Judge says Fauci, Jean-Pierre must hand over emails sent to social media companies WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Louisiana ruled Tuesday that White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Dr. Anthony Fauci will have to turn over any emails they sent to social media companies about misinformation or the censorship of social media content. Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022
These Emails Show How the Biden Administration's Crusade Against 'Misinformation' Imposes Censorship by Proxy Social media companies are eager to appease the government by suppressing disfavored speech. Reason · Sep 1, 2022
GOP's New Orleans flood fund "blackmail" New Orleans is refusing to prosecute people under Louisiana's new draconian abortion ban Salon · Aug 23, 2022
Louisiana officials withhold New Orleans flood protection funding over abortion Attorney General Jeff Landry is defending the state’s anti-abortion law in court while retaliating against city leaders vowing to protect providers and patients The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022
Louisiana Supreme Court rejects appeal in abortion ban case Louisiana’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal filed by plaintiffs in the ongoing legal battle over the state’s abortion ban The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022
Louisiana abortion ban reinstated, clinics halt procedures For weeks, access to abortion in Louisiana has been flickering — with the state’s three clinics relying on rulings and temporary restraining orders that allowed them to continue operations The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022 Louisiana abortion ban again blocked by judge Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating under the latest order from a state court
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Louisiana judge blocks abortion ban as state attorney general threatens to cut funding to New Orleans Jeff Landry wants to freeze funding to New Orleans after city officials refused to enforce anti-abortion laws as doctors report legal chaos and medical horrors in court filings
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022 Louisiana abortion ban case heard before judge Currently, Louisiana authorities can't enforce the state's ban on abortion
WEKU · Jul 12, 2022 A state judge temporarily blocked Louisiana from enforcing its abortion ban The judge's order halts enforcement temporarily while lawyers for a north Louisiana clinic and other supporters of abortion rights pursue a lawsuit challenging the legislation.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 Louisiana AG warns doctors against performing abortions Louisiana's attorney general is warning doctors against performing abortions, despite a judge’s order blocking the state from enforcing its ban on the procedure
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022 Abortion battles in state courts after Supreme Court ruling Abortion bans are temporarily blocked in Louisiana and Utah, while a federal court in South Carolina says a law sharply restricting the procedure can take effect there immediately
WEKU · Jun 28, 2022 The Supreme Court's abortion ruling shifts legal battles to state courts Judges temporarily blocked abortion bans Monday in Louisiana and Utah, while abortion rights advocates challenged laws in Texas, Idaho, Kentucky and Mississippi.
Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2022 Louisiana judge temporarily blocks ‘trigger’ abortion ban Louisiana is one of 13 US states where ‘trigger laws’ ban or severely restrict abortion after Roe v Wade overturned.
WEKU · Jun 22, 2022 The owner of nursing homes whose residents suffered during Hurricane Ida is arrested The owner of seven Louisiana nursing homes whose residents suffered in squalid conditions after being evacuated to a warehouse as Hurricane Ida approached last year was arrested on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Nursing home owner whose residents suffered in Ida arrested The owner of seven Louisiana nursing homes whose residents suffered in squalid conditions after being evacuated to a warehouse for Hurricane Ida has been arrested
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022 Biden 'cost of carbon' policy survives another legal hurdle An effort by President Joe Biden's administration to account for potential damage from greenhouse gas emissions when creating rules for pollution-generating industries has survived another court challenge