Dozens of formerly incarcerated people (FIP) and their supporters gathered earlier this week at the groundbreaking of The First 72+ new transitional housing in Mid-City. Re-entry is not a fairytale and it is not a straight line. This celebration today shows us what is possible when a community shows up for you and stays by […]
Arthur Hunter represents a real change for the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office. In his twenty-three years as a judge in Criminal District Court, Hunter has gained the reputation of a fair and courageous judge. While on the bench, Judge Hunter proactively advocated for equal funding for public defenders and expanded programs for criminal defendants. […]
As the last day of qualifying ends, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro has officially declined to run for a third term, according to NOLA.com. This comes after a second term that was fraught with complaints – civil, criminal, and ethical – against his practices as top law enforcement officer in New Orleans. Mr. Cannizzaro […]
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