Gillis Long Poverty Law Center
Recent News About Gillis Long Poverty Law Center
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Suspended judge announces retirement
A Louisiana district judge has announced plans to retire in the midst of serving a yearlong suspension related to a pattern of abuse of his powers. -
Louisiana attorney general disbands controversial task force
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry recently disbanded a special task force that he had set up to fight crime in New Orleans. -
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Ville Platte deputy named in lawsuit for alleged sexual coercion
The City of Ville Platte and its police department are facing a lawsuit involving the alleged actions of its City Marshall Deputy Arthur Phillips. -
Federal judge to decide if Black Lives Matter can be sued
A U.S. district judge is expected to determine if a Louisiana police officer's lawsuit against Black Lives Matter can proceed. -
Louisiana Supreme Court reviews records fight with St. Landry Parish district attorney's office
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a battle over an inmate's public records request, though the high court has yet to rule on the matter. -
Louisiana House of Representatives passes controversial free speech bill
The Louisiana House recently passed a free speech bill over concerns that controversial guests wouldn’t be allowed to speak at the state's public university campuses. -
Judiciary Commission of Louisiana adds two new members
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently added two members to the state's Judiciary Commission. -
Lawsuit alleges Lafayette police officer Illegally deleted photo of suspect
LAFAYETTE — A Lafayette corrections officer illegally deleted a photo a suspect’s mother took on her cellphone, a lawsuit filed in federal court claims. -
Law professor: Lawsuit in police shooting can pose challenges
NEW ORLEANS — When a woman and her son filed a civil lawsuit in the death of her boyfriend and father of her child, she set herself up for a long legal road, according to one law professional. -
Ville Platte police-misconduct lawsuit settled
VILLE PLATTE — A sexual-misconduct lawsuit involving a Ville Platte police officer has been settled. -
Constitutional challenge to Slidell's panhandling ordinance unavoidable, law professor and attorney say
SLIDELL — A St. Tammany Parish city that recently promised a judge it wouldn't enforce its allegedly unconstitutional panhandling-permit law should have expected a challenge, a Loyola University law professor and an attorney said in recent separate interviews. -
Baton Rouge officer involved in Alton Sterling shooting faces lawsuit for teen arrest
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police Department officer under investigation for the fatal shooting death of Alton Sterling in July has been named in a new federal civil-rights lawsuit in the beating of a teenager during last April's Baton Rouge Earth Day celebration. -
Individuals on felony parole, probation file suit to get voting rights back
BATON ROUGE – A lawsuit in Baton Rouge looks to give voting rights back to individuals on probation or parole for felony crimes. -
New Orleans barber brutalized, arrested in case of racial profiling and mistaken identity
NEW ORLEANS -- An African American barber alleges he was unconstitutionally removed from his vehicle and beaten by state police in a case of mistaken identity, according to a lawsuit he filed in district court. -
Compliance administrator named to embattled Orleans Parish Prison under DOJ consent decree order
NEW ORLEANS — The new compliance director taking the reins of the Orleans Justice Center comes to Louisiana from Maryland with 40 years of experience in corrections. -
Law professor discounts postponement in protest case
BATON ROUGE – A federal judge's decision to postpone a hearing in a protest-related lawsuit against Baton Rouge area police in light of recent violence against local law enforcement could indicate all sides are communicating, said a Loyola University law professor. -
Louisiana experiences recent surge in misconduct by judges
BATON ROUGE – A recent rash of judge misconduct has been seen throughout Louisiana. -
The Gillis Long Poverty Center has public assistance in its DNA
NEW ORLEANS – Former Louisiana Congressman Gillis William Long, who served the state for 12 years starting in 1973, was always well known for his interest in helping the poor. -
Landry's decision to drop predecessor's cases not unusual
BATON ROUGE – The decision by Louisiana's new attorney general to drop perjury charges against a former state official likely is more about cleaning house than slamming a predecessor, two Loyola University law professors said in separate interviews.