Louisiana

The U.S. Supreme Court last week issued a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that dismantled key elements of the Voting Rights Act. The decision has prompted swift redistricting efforts in multiple states. Revelations about the lead plaintiff have also surfaced.

May 05, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

In a follow-up to its April 29 ruling in Callais v. Louisiana, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an unsigned order on May 5 allowing the decision—striking down the state's congressional map as a racial gerrymander—to take effect immediately. Justice Samuel Alito, in a concurrence, sharply criticized Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's lone dissent as 'baseless' and 'insulting,' highlighting tensions amid 2026 election battles.

LIV Golf has postponed its tournament scheduled for June 25-28 at Bayou Oaks at City Park in New Orleans, with discussions underway for a potential rescheduling in the fall. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois confirmed the decision in a joint statement released Tuesday. The postponement comes amid reports of financial restructuring needs for the Saudi-backed league.

April 27, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Louisiana State Police charged four men on Friday with the aggravated rape and second-degree murder of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp, killed in 1982 in St. Tammany Parish. A podcast titled 'Who Killed Roxanne Sharp?', produced by Northshore Media and aired last year, generated crucial public tips and new witnesses that broke the cold case. Spokesperson Marc Gremillion credited the series with helping investigators reconstruct Sharp's final days.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a sharp dissent on Monday as the court declined to hear the case of James Skinner, serving life without parole for the 1998 killing of teenager Eric Walber in Louisiana. Joined by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sotomayor accused the court of failing to enforce its own precedents on withheld evidence. She highlighted the unequal treatment compared to Skinner's co-defendant Michael Wearry, who was released after similar Brady violations.

March 18, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Rapper Mystikal, born Michael Tyler, has pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in a Louisiana court, reducing his potential sentence from life imprisonment. The plea stems from a 2022 arrest involving more serious charges. Sentencing is set for June.