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A newly elected New Orleans judge is suing the state to block a law that would eliminate his seat — one of seven judicial positions cut in the city, including three in Criminal District Court. The judge’s team argues the law violates the state constitution because it lacks the required two-thirds legislative approval. While the Attorney General’s office claims the law is valid under a unique constitutional provision granting New Orleans special judicial treatment, they’re confident it will survive legal scrutiny. Legal experts call the case a toss-up, and the ACLU has joined the fray, warning the consolidation of judicial funds could give state officials undue control over New Orleans courts. With the Louisiana Supreme Court poised to decide, this battle could reshape the city’s judicial future and set a precedent for constitutional exceptions statewide.

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