U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Recent News About U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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Louisiana lawsuit alleging racial bias in industrial land-use policies in St. James Parish is dismissed
A federal lawsuit alleging that St. James Parish’s industrial land-use policies have concentrated petrochemical plants near the parish’s Black communities was dismissed on procedural grounds earlier this month. -
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana announces U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans Joins Law Enforcement, Stakeholders to Combat Antisemitism and Hate Crimes
On June 21, 2023, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana (USAO, EDLA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New Orleans Field Office, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and the Anti-Defamation League, South Central Region (ADL) co-hosted an event at the Jewish Community Center entitled “United Against Hate: Identifying, Reporting, and Preventing Hate Crimes” to discuss the rate of antisemitism both nationally and locally. -
Justice Department Resolves Language Access Matter Concerning Louisiana Supreme Court
The Justice Department announced the resolution of a matter involving the Louisiana Supreme Court (LASC) based on actions LASC has taken to improve access to state court proceedings and operations for people with limited English proficiency (LEP). -
November 8, 2022 Elections
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) M. Irene González will coordinate her Office’s efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. -
Justice Department Announces $139 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing
Justice Department Announces $139 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana commemorates 2021 National Crime Victim's Right Week
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans joins the Department of Justice, the Office for Victims of Crime the Eastern District of Louisiana state and local law enforcement and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana (EDLA) U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD)
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local police officers on the occasion of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD), which is being observed on January 9, 2021. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Justice Department Announces Civil Investigation into Louisiana's Prisoner Release Practices
The Justice Department announced that it has opened a statewide civil investigation into Louisiana’s prisoner release practices. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: November 3, 2020 Elections
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that Assistant United States Attorney AUSA Irene Gonzalez will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Announces Approximately 3 Million Dollars to Advance Forensic Science in the Eastern District Of Louisiana
U.S. Attorney Strasser announced $2,913,487 in Department of Justice grants to the Eastern District of Louisiana to fund crime laboratories, decrease DNA backlogs, support basic and applied forensic research, and help law enforcement identify missing persons. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Announces the Grant of Over $120,000 to Improve Services for Crime Victims in the Eastern District Of Louisiana
U.S. Attorney Strasser announced a $129,202 grant provided by the U.S. Department of Justice to improve services for crime victims in the Eastern District of Louisiana. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Louisiana United States Attorneys Announce $26,541,823 in Awards to Address Local Criminal Justice Needs and Victim Rights Issues in Louisiana
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin, Middle District of Louisiana, and Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook, Western District of Louisiana, jointly announce that the State of Louisiana received a total of $26,541,823 in six United States Department of Justice grants to respond to critical issues in local law enforcement and victims’ rights and services. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana United States Attorney Announces Awards
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, announced the award of Department of Justice grants to Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office ($161,045), Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office ($76,357), Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office ($37,639), the City of Kenner, Louisiana ($43,809) and the City of Hammond, Louisiana ($61,855) to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Louisiana United States Attorneys Announce $9,688,333 Award To Address COVID-19 Pandemic in Louisiana
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, United States Attorney David C. Joseph, Western District of Louisiana, United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin, Middle District of Louisiana, jointly announced that the State of Louisiana received $9,688,333 in a Department of Justice grant to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: EDLA U.S. Attorney Joins Department Of Justice To Target Covid-19 Related Housing Predatory Practices
As the country adopts drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, many Americans have lost their jobs and many more have seen their wages curtailed. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana commemorates National Crime Victim's Right Week
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Seeks Support of Southeastern Louisiana Hospital Administrators in Fight Against COVID-19 Fraud
Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser, sent a letter to hospital executives throughout Southeast Louisiana on April 15, 2020, asking for their assistance in identifying individuals and companies that may have acquired vital medical supplies for the purpose of hoarding or price gouging. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS-Criminal Investigation Warns of Possible Covid-19/Economic Impact Payment Scams
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana and the Internal Revenue Service –Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) warned Louisiana taxpayers to be alert about possible scams relating to COVID-19 economic impact payments. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney urges the public to report suspected COVID-19 fraud
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser of the District of Louisiana urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Matthew Courtney to Pay $700,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that MATTHEW COURTNEY will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act.