Verdict: Federal jury sides with St. John Parish officials in free speech lawsuit
A panel of nine jurors in a federal First Amendment trial found the St. John the Baptist Parish government and its two top officials did not violate the free speech rights of a resident who was prevented from delivering a speech about Parish President Jaclyn Hotard’s family’s financial interests in a land
Louisiana environmental activist loses freedom of speech lawsuit against parish officials
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana parish officials who threatened to arrest and imprison an environmental activist as she attempted to speak during a public meeting did not violate her right to freedom of speech, a unanimous civil jury ruled Wednesday.
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish president in lawsuit over public comments
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish.
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish officials in case involving environmental advocate
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, Parish Council President Michael Wright and the parish.
St. John the Baptist Parish cleared in First Amendment lawsuit
A jury found that the defendants didn’t violate Joy Banner’s right to free speech or the Louisiana Open Meetings Law. But testimony revealed a hatred the Parish President harbors against the co-founders of The Descendants Project.
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A Gretna Democrat enters the race for Parish Council District 1: 'It's a melting pot'
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Mother, son killed in Catahoula Parish domestic violence incident
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, deputies of the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence incident on Phillips Road after receiving a distressing call reporting that a suspect ...
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St. Bernard Parish Saw Major Expansions and Openings in 2024
St. Bernard Parish showcased its ability to grow, adapt and modernize while staying true to its roots. Across industries and ...
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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of St. Bernard Parish, officials say
A boil water advisory for parts of St. Bernard Parish was lifted Thursday after water samples tested negative for bacteria ...
Lafourche Parish man arrested second time on computer solicitation allegations
A Lafourche Parish man is the latest arrest made by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children ...
No survivors have been found in DC plane crash
A massive recovery mission is underway near Washington, D.C., after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army ...
Advocates urge Maryland lawmakers to protect ‘sensitive locations’ from immigration raids
With a historic church as a backdrop, advocates for Maryland’s immigrant population Thursday called on lawmakers to protect ...
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'Frightened, confused': Whereabouts unknown for 15 people rounded up by ICE in Columbia, pastor says
Nunez is the senior pastor of the Bilingual Christian Church of Baltimore. Nunez said ICE rounded up 15 people in Columbia at their workplace last Tuesday, sharing a call he got from someone affected ...