The Louisiana Supreme Court is expected to have the final say over whether the state’s trigger law is too vague.
Author: Greg Hilburn, Lafayette Daily Advertiser
Louisiana judge temporarily blocks state’s abortion ban, allowing clinics a chance to reopen
A Louisiana judge has temporarily blocked state’s trigger law outlawing abortion, opening the door for the state’s abortion clinics to reopen.
Here’s the latest on the legal battles over Louisiana’s abortion ban trigger law
A New Orleans judge will hear arguments concerning Louisiana’s trigger law banning abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Louisiana bans transgender athletes from competing on girls and women’s sports teams
Transgender athletes are banned from competing on girls and women’s sports teams in Louisiana after Gov. John Bel Edwards allowed bill to become law.
Louisiana House passes transgender sports ban; will Governor John Bel Edwards veto?
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has condemned the transgender sports ban bill, but has not said whether he will veto it.
Louisiana Right to Life opposes bill that could classify abortion as murder
A Louisiana House panel advanced a bill in which a mother or those assisting her in terminating a pregnancy could be charged with homicide.
Louisiana pastor who taped children’s mouths defends action, says students bullied teacher
Rev. John Raymond, who is accused of cruelty to juveniles, is the GOP State Central Committee’s credentials chairman and a “Survivor” contestant.
Lawmakers to investigate death of Black motorist that was covered up by Louisiana State Police
Bipartisan hearings will be held to determine “who knew what and when” following Ronald Green’s brutal death in police custody in 2019.
Louisiana revokes nursing homes’ licenses after 7 die in ‘inhumane’ warehouse conditions
After seven people died in ‘inhumane’ warehouse conditions following Hurricane Ida, Louisiana officials revoke several licenses from nursing homes.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards vetoes concealed carry gun bill
The bill would have allowed anyone 21+ to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Texas and Mississippi have passed expanded concealed carry laws.