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NEW ORLEANS — The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana delivered a video statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council today urging President Biden to protect the health of the mostly Black residents of Louisiana’s River Parishes.
NEW ORLEANS – In the 22nd case filed as part of its Justice Lab campaign, the ACLU of Louisiana is suing deputies from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office (DPSO) and the Louisiana State Police Department for unnecessary and excessive use of force against a Black man.
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Public Radio and ProPublica co-published with the Times-Picayune/The Advocate the first part of a year-long investigation into JPSO and the overall lack of oversight and accountability. ACLU-LA released the following statement in response to the article.
NEW ORLEANS – For the second time the ACLU of Louisiana has issued a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) demanding a pattern-or-practice investigation into Louisiana State Police’s (LSP) history of targeted violence and misconduct towards Black people.
NEW ORLEANS – The ACLU of Louisiana issued the following statement regarding body camera footage of Louisiana State Trooper Jacob Brown viciously attacking an unarmed Black man in May 2019. Brown exacted excessive force on Mr. Aaron Bowman, hitting him with a flashlight 18 times in 24 seconds.
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana state senators voted to overturn Gov. Edwards’ veto of SB 156, which bans transgender youth from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity. During the session, a group of protesters were pulled away from the chambers by Capitol security.