After months of denied entries, an acting assistant chief immigration judge told Baton Rouge court staff to keep courtrooms open; the move ties into a national lawsuit.

All 12 New Orleans criminal court judges recused from AG Liz Murrill's case, complicating a 16‑count indictment while the Louisiana Supreme Court pauses proceedings. The move clears the way for outside assignment and defensive filings.

A Fifth Circuit panel ruled Thursday that ICE can't hold many migrants past 90 days without a bond hearing, a decision that could free thousands held in Texas and Louisiana.

State tax collections rose in May to about $1.08B, but year‑to‑date receipts through May trail last year by roughly $838M, leaving lawmakers to weigh budget choices.

State LEAP results show a record 36% Mastery+ statewide — the highest on record — with gains in math, civics and social studies and most districts improving.

Democratic leaders met at Dillard University on July 4 to condemn a congressional map that removes a Black-majority seat and legislative moves to cut New Orleans judgeships.

The LPSC has ordered staff to draft a rule requiring intervenors to disclose out‑of‑state and foreign funding. Advocates say the measure could reduce public participation in utility cases.

For the first time, registered Republicans top Democrats in Louisiana by a slim margin. The shift — driven by closed primaries and registration pushes — could reshape statewide races.

Landry signed an order to protect ratepayers while controversy swirls around Entergy’s proposed plant purchase tied to Meta’s data center. The move aims to lock in conditions before big projects win incentives.

Mayor Helena Moreno says Gov. Landry’s vetoes removed more than $33M in New Orleans funding, threatening Armstrong Park, housing projects and nonprofit services.

St. Charles Parish warns absentee ballot requests for the June 27 election are due today by 4:30 p.m.; act now to get your ballot.

The Supreme Court ruled that RLUIPA does not allow money damages after a Louisiana inmate’s dreadlocks were forcibly cut, even as justices condemned the act.

A Sydney-born Franklinton resident was indicted on federal charges alleging she falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to register and vote in 2022 and 2024.