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ACLU of Louisiana Opposes Rep. LaBruzzo

The ACLU of Louisiana condemns State Rep. John LaBruzzo for suggesting that poor people, or those who use government services, should be sterilized to save taxpayer expense. Said Marjorie R.

September 25, 2008

ACLU Calls on Governor Jindal to Renew Employment Protections

NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has stated his intention to end the state's policy of prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation and political beliefs in state employment and contracting.

August 26, 2008

Judge Awards ACLU Fees For Lawsuit Over Jesus Picture In Courthouse

NEW ORLEANS - Yesterday, a federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana awarded the American Civil Liberties Union $42,000 in attorneys' fees in a case they brought challenging the legality of a picture of Jesus Christ that was displayed at the Slidell City Courthouse.

July 23, 2008

ACLU Seeks Investigation Into Tasing Death In Winnfield

NEW ORLEANS - Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana sent a letter urging the District Attorney of Winn Parish to investigate the tasing death of Baron DeAundrae Pikes, who died on January 17 from electrocution while in police custody. Mr.

July 16, 2008

ACLU Applauds Pro-Democracy Move in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana's lawmakers stood up for democracy when they passed, and Gov. Bobby Jindal signed, a new law requiring the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to notify people leaving its supervision about how to regain their voting rights. The law, Act No.

July 15, 2008