Louisiana Shouldn’t Be the Deportation Capital of America

July 31, 2025

Here in New Orleans, we know something about hospitality, about second chances, and about justice. Our history—complex and beautiful—is rooted in resistance, resilience, and a deep, enduring fight for fairness. That’s why what’s happening just up the road in Central Louisiana should give us all pause. Every day, at Alexandria International Airport, immigrants—some documented, many […]


Louisiana Detention Facility Mistreats Sick Immigrants as COVID-19 Spreads

July 23, 2020

A Richwood, Louisiana, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, run by LaSalle Corrections, has seen a rash of Covid-19 cases. LaSalle Corrections is a privately-owned company that has businesses in Texas and Georgia, as well as in Louisiana.  According to whistleblowers, the Covid-19 outbreak has been handled with lies, deceit, and apathy that goes […]


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