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Today Judge Ivan Lemelle ruled that the portrait of Jesus that was installed on the Slidell courthouse wall violated the First Amendment, and awarded nominal damages to the plaintiff who sued to have the image removed. Just prior to the court hearing in September, 2007, the display was altered
NEW ORLEANS - Last week, U.S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle ruled that Ronnie Morgan, a prisoner who was neglected by prison guards, stabbed by fellow inmates, and denied help by those on duty, has a valid case which will go forward.
NEW ORLEANS—The ACLU of Louisiana sent a letter today to Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell, in response to his recent comments on crack cocaine sentencing. Copies of the documents are attached.
Today the ACLU Foundation of Louisiana filed its seventh lawsuit against the Tangipahoa Parish School Board and its members, for once again adopting a policy unlawfully favoring public prayer. This time the issue is prayer at school board meetings.
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NEW ORLEANS - The Second Line Task Force and its President, Tamara Jackson, today obtained an order from the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, forcing the New Orleans Police Department to honor the permit it issued last August for a parade on Lundi Gras day. Relying on t