A Six-Decade Chapter Closes: Federal Court Ends Louisiana’s Longest-Running School Desegregation Case
In a landmark legal development that signals the shifting landscape of American civil rights enforcement, a US federal court has officially closed a school desegregation lawsuit that had remained active for nearly 60 years. The case, Smith v. Concordia…
Louisiana Supreme Court Halts Arrest of Attorney General Liz Murrill Amidst High-Stakes Legal Battle
In a dramatic judicial intervention that has sent shockwaves through Louisiana’s political establishment, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a decisive ruling on Friday to stay proceedings and recall an outstanding arrest warrant for Attorney General Liz…
Julia Letlow Secures GOP Senate Nomination in Louisiana, Poised to Make History
BATON ROUGE, LA – In a pivotal primary runoff that underscored the enduring influence of former President Donald Trump within the Republican Party, Louisiana Representative Julia Letlow decisively clinched the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate on…
Louisiana Republicans Head to Crucial Runoff, Testing Trump’s Endorsement Power
By Daniela Altimari (with additional reporting and analysis by CQ Roll Call Campaign Team) Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to…
Supreme Court Limits Religious Protections for Incarcerated Individuals in Landor v. Louisiana
Overview: A Narrowing of Constitutional Redress In a significant ruling that has sent shockwaves through civil rights circles, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Damon Landor, a Rastafarian man formerly incarcerated in Louisiana, cannot pursue…
