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Support For Marijuana Reform Grows in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS —A majority of Louisiana voters oppose long sentences for marijuana possession, according to a poll conducted on September 22-23, 2014 by Public Policy Polling.

September 30, 2014

City Of Abbeville Police Department Policy Violates First Amendment, Says ACLU

NEW ORLEANS — The ACLU of Louisiana has filed suit to invalidate a policy of the City of Abbeville Police Department prohibiting department employees from engaging in commentary on social media if the comments might give a “negative view towards” the police department, the City or its employees o

September 24, 2014

ACLU Secures Exemption for Rastafari Student's Hairstyle

NEW ORLEANS –Victory for John Doe and the First Amendment! The ACLU of Louisiana has reached a written agreement with the Plaquemines Parish School Board that our client, a Rastafari student who attends South Plaquemines High School, will be able to remain in classes.

August 28, 2014