PoliticalImpose administrative sanctions2026-05-13🇺🇸

Louisiana House passes bill to trim New Orleans judges ahead of Gov. Landry review

source: Louisiana House -> target: Orleans Parish courts

On 2026-05-13, the Louisiana House passed a revamped version of Senate Bill 217 to eliminate several Orleans Parish judgeships. The measure, backed by Gov. Jeff Landry and Republican lawmakers, would reduce criminal, civil, juvenile, and traffic judges in New Orleans. The article says the bill was then headed to Gov. Landry for review.

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Louisiana State Capitol, Baton RougeLouisianaNorth AmericaUnited StatesNorth America30.447, -91.187
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