Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New Orleans.
Lawsuit: US citizen illegally held in a Louisiana jail for days because of his skin color, Latino name
A Honduran-born U.S. citizen says in a federal lawsuit that he was illegally held in a Louisiana jail for days because a sheriff's office wrongly suspected he was in the country illegally.
Read the full story on SFGATE.
New Orleans assessor adjusts values for his personal properties
High property assessments have rankled many New Orleans residents who are bracing for higher taxes. Assessor Erroll Williams stands behind the method his office uses to place values on homes and commercial buildings in the city. But how did he value the properties he personally owns?
Read the full story on WDSU News.
Appeals court: New Orleans judges have conflict on fines
A federal appeals court says state criminal court judges in New Orleans have a conflict of interest when they are faced with deciding whether some defendants are able to pay fines and fees that partially fund court expenses. ally jailed for failure to pay fines and fees.
Read the full story on MySanAntonio.
Flood, repair, repeat: New Orleans businesses frustrated again
While these businesses are quickly reopening after cleanup, they're all desperate for a change to keep this from happening over and over.
Read the full story on WWL.
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