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New Orleans Courts in Political Crosshairs | Baton Rouge News

New Orleans Courts in Political Crosshairs | Baton Rouge News

Published 6 days, 10 hours ago
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New Orleans is in the middle of a heated political battle over court system reforms, as Governor Landry pushes through sweeping cuts—eliminating judges and merging clerks—despite fierce pushback from the mayor. What started as a practical effort to “right-size” courts after Katrina’s population drop has spiraled into a power struggle, complete with legal threats, a dropped indictment, and a state police investigation. With the governor refusing to back down and the city now considering its own cuts, this isn’t about efficiency—it’s about control.

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