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Jul 11, 2017

VICTORY: Judge Orders District Attorney to Turn Over Records on False Subpoenas

In a victory for the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, the New Orleans Civil District Court today ordered Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro to turn over public records from the...

Jun 30, 2017

Comment on Attorney General Landry’s Demand for Trump Administration to End DACA Status for DREAMers

ACLU of Louisiana issued the following statement regarding Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s call for the federal government to phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which allows...

May 25, 2017

Open Letter Regarding Confederate Monument at Caddo Parish Courthouse

ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman sent an open letter to Caddo Parish Commissioners today, urging them to take steps to remove the Confederate monument at the Caddo Parish Courthouse....

May 15, 2017

ACLU of Louisiana Sues Orleans District Attorney for Failure to Comply with Public Records Law

The ACLU of Louisiana is suing Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro for refusing to provide public records identifying the lawyers in his office who have issued or authorized false subpoenas, or...

May 5, 2017

Monuments to slavery are out of step with our values

Recent years have seen increased concern for victims of human trafficking, with public service messages and billboards designed to alert the public to identify potential victims. Anecdotal reports suggest...

Apr 18, 2017

Our Response to Orleans DA Regarding Jailing Rape Survivors for Refusal to Testify

Last week Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro told WWL-TV that he feels victims of violent crimes, including domestic abuse and sexual assault, are “wrong” for refusing to testify in their...