Louisiana environmental activist loses freedom of speech lawsuit against parish officials
A civil jury has ruled that Louisiana parish officials who threatened to arrest and imprison an environmental activist while she attempted to speak during a public meeting did not violate the First Amendment.
Verdict: Federal jury sides with St. John Parish officials in free speech lawsuit
A panel of nine jurors in a federal First Amendment trial found the St. John the Baptist Parish government and its two top officials did not violate the free speech rights of a resident who was prevented from delivering a speech about Parish President Jaclyn Hotard’s family’s financial interests in a land
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish president in lawsuit over public comments
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish.
St. John the Baptist Parish cleared in First Amendment lawsuit
A jury found that the defendants didn’t violate Joy Banner’s right to free speech or the Louisiana Open Meetings Law. But testimony revealed a hatred the Parish President harbors against the co-founders of The Descendants Project.
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish officials in case involving environmental advocate
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, Parish Council President Michael Wright and the parish.
'A parish of its own': Finding faith inside LA's famous murder hotel
The infamous Cecil Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles has backdropped murderers, suicides and other horrors for 100 years. One man ...
St. Charles Parish Sheriffs deputies investigating railcar fire near Norco Elementary
St. Charles Parish Sheriffs deputies are investigating a railcar fire in Norco. Deputies are currently hauling car parts near ...
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A Gretna Democrat enters the race for Parish Council District 1: 'It's a melting pot'
A new candidate has emerged in the race for Jefferson Parish Council District 1, one who could become the district's first ...
Couple rescued in Catahoula Parish after boat drifted
The Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office says a couple was rescued after getting stranded near the Long Branch Control Structure ...
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Lake Charles man booked after multi-parish crime spree
The man is accused of a number of crimes in Iowa, Acadia Parish, Crowley, Rayne, and Lafayette Parish, where he was finally arrested.
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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of St. Bernard Parish, officials say
A boil water advisory for parts of St. Bernard Parish was lifted Thursday after water samples tested negative for bacteria ...
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St. Bernard Parish Saw Major Expansions and Openings in 2024
St. Bernard Parish showcased its ability to grow, adapt and modernize while staying true to its roots. Across industries and ...
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Minnesota parishes warn of ‘chilling effect’ of potential ICE raids in churches
Tangen says for now, his team is trying to limit false rumors while reminding congregants about their rights. ICE agents still need a judicial warrant before entering a private area of a church. The ...