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.

NEW ORLEANS – In a letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the US Department of Justice, the ACLU of Louisiana today called for a pattern or practice investigation into misconduct by the Louisiana State Police.

NEW ORLEANS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, alongside Sidley Austin LLP, filed a lawsuit against the City of Eunice, Louisiana, its Chief of Police, and additional employees of the Eunice Police Department on behalf of employee Lieutenant Michael Dunn.

NEW ORLEANS – The ACLU of Louisiana released the following statement in response to Representative Ray Garofalo’s removal as Chairman of the House Committee on Education.

NEW ORLEANS – The ACLU of Louisiana released the below statement following the release of body camera footage showing the final moments leading up to Ronald Greene’s death at the hands of Louisiana State Police. The footage was released following a plea by Greene’s family during an ACLU event.

NEW ORLEANS – ACLU of Louisiana's Justice Lab has filed a lawsuit against two St. Tammany Parish deputies for violently arresting a Black woman at her own home in response to a minor traffic violation she didn’t commit.

NEW ORLEANS – The House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice today passed HB 46, a bill that could significantly reduce Louisiana’s pretrial incarceration rate.