American politician and lawyer, Louisiana attorney general since 2024
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Texas’ Ten Commandments display in public schools, ruling it does not violate students’ or parents’ rights. The decision reinforces similar laws in Louisiana and Alabama and comes as debates over religion in classrooms intensify, with several states proposing or expanding displays and Bible-related curricula.
Two groups have exchanged gunfire inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. At least 10 people have been injured and transported to hospitals. Police have arrested five suspects and are investigating the incident as a targeted dispute. No ongoing threat to the public has been identified.
A mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge has left 17-year-old Martha Odom dead and five others wounded. Police have charged a 17-year-old suspect with murder and related counts; additional arrests are noted as investigations continue.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Louisiana’s congressional map constitutes an illegal racial gerrymander, prompting state officials to suspend or delay House primaries. Early voting is starting as absentee ballots have already been mailed, with a path forward being developed with lawmakers and the Secretary of State.
A unanimous 5th Circuit ruling has blocked mail distribution of mifepristone, requiring in-person dispensing at clinics. The decision, which has immediate effect and is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court, challenges FDA regulations as a breach of state bans and raises questions about access to medication abortion nationwide.
A former Milwaukee judge has been sentenced after being convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade ICE during a courtroom incident. The judge has acknowledged public threats and resignations followed, while prosecutors emphasize the need for accountability in law enforcement and judicial duties. The case highlights political tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in Wisconsin.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has paused the case against Attorney General Jeff Murrill after finding procedural issues with the indictment. The special prosecutor has dismissed the case, and officials from New Orleans have urged the case's dismissal amid ongoing political tensions between state Republicans and city Democrats.