Louisiana, New York and other states are rolling back reforms — and efforts to reduce excessive sentencing or expand parole ...

Frances Joseph-Gaudet was a saint – literally and figuratively. The Mississippi native was dedicated to reforming prisons. In fact, her work with young Louisiana offenders led to the creation of ...

Amendment 3, one of four proposed changes to the constitution voters will weigh this week, is controversial. Here's why.

The Atlantic publishes full Signal thread with Hegseth, Waltz after Trump says texts not classified Trump announces $5.8 billion Hyundai investment in first U.S. steel mill in Louisiana Ukraine ...

COVINGTON, LA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- The parole system in Louisiana remains one of the most debated aspects of criminal justice, with thousands of individuals seeking a ...

(The Center Square) — Louisiana voters will weigh in on four constitutional amendments this Saturday ... Alexis Anderson, representing the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition, echoed those ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Attorneys representing Angola inmates assigned to prison farm work are once again asking a federal judge to order heat protections before the upcoming summer.

On Tuesday afternoon, a small group of execution opponents held a vigil outside the rural southeast Louisiana prison at Angola, where the state's executions are carried out. Some passed out prayer ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging an amendment on tax and budget reform set to appear on the March 29 ballot. The March 18 ...

Why Reform Is Necessary Bradley emphasizes that parole reform reduces recidivism, lowers prison populations, and fosters economic and social stability. Louisiana has one of the highest incarceration ...