Judge reopens challenge to Louisiana execution protocol as state prepares to use nitrogen gas
A federal judge has reopened a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s execution protocol as the state prepares to carry out the death penalty using nitrogen gas in the coming weeks.
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Death penalty case revived in federal courts, raising questions about Louisiana execution methods
The move could affect plans to execute two prisoners in March. "This case has always been about Louisiana’s execution ...
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Lafayette superintendent gets green light to lay off staff 'if necessary.' What does that mean?
The Lafayette Parish School Board voted to give the superintendent to greenlight to lay off teachers and administrators "if necessary" and without additional parameters. The board unanimously voted ...
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Probation and Parole Academy class #48 graduate
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections officially welcomed 20 new probation and parole officers to the department.