Congressman Troy Carter is sounding the alarm over a large-scale federal operation that he says would place New Orleans and surrounding parishes under an unnecessary and dangerous show of force. In a statement delivered during a shadow hearing in Washington on Thursday, Carter warned that the planned deployment of up to 250 Border Patrol agents […]
NEW ORLEANS, LA – September 30, 2024 – The New Orleans Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (formerly New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police) will hold an emergency rally on Wednesday, October 1st, at 6:00 PM in front of the Hale Boggs Federal Building (500 Poydras Street). The action is a direct response to Jeff Landry’s letter to Pete […]
Today marks four days of an ongoing hunger strike led by nineteen individuals detained at the new Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Camp J at the Louisiana State Penitentiary (“Angola”). Their demands are: Medical care, mental health care, and necessary prescription medications Basic necessities such as toilet paper, sufficient hygiene products, and ample clean water […]
On Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump announced his plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). During a meeting in the Oval Office, Trump and his Homeland Security Secretary confirmed that following the 2025 hurricane season, the agency would be eliminated, with some of its function falling to states and others being transferred […]
As Gov. Jeff Landry continues to fight charges related to ethics violations brought against him in 2023, Louisiana is about to adopt new rules that would make it harder to hold government officials accountable in the future. The Louisiana Legislature passed House Bill 674 last Wednesday, making it harder to bring ethics charges as well […]
On May 27, 2025, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 154, criminalizing the possession and sale of kratom statewide. The final vote—87 in favor, 6 opposed—marked the culmination of weeks of emotionally charged hearings, misinformation campaigns, and ultimately, a rejection of both scientific evidence and proposed compromise amendments that sought to regulate rather […]
A coalition of local activist groups is escalating its weekly demonstrations outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Field Office in downtown New Orleans, protesting what they describe as the agency’s role in human rights abuses and political repression both locally and abroad. The rallies, organized by the Nola 4 Palestine coalition, will continue […]
Louisiana law enforcement agencies may soon be carrying out duties usually reserved for federal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforement (ICE) agents. On Thursday, Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order launching “Operation GEAUX,” directing state law enforcement agencies to “explore, and where appropriate, enter into” agreements with the Department of Homeland Security under […]
Republicans love to talk about free speech until they are the ones being criticized. Governor Landry involvement in the suspension of an LSU law professor, the resignation of another under mounting pressure, and the removal of Davante Lewis from the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) prove that conservative free speech advocacy is nothing more than […]
The recent opinion piece criticizing Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis for his remarks about Governor Jeff Landry fails to capture the essence of Lewis’s commitment to progressive values and his unwavering dedication to marginalized communities. It’s crucial to recognize that this opinion does not reflect the views of Big Easy Magazine as a whole. […]
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