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National Park Service withdraws Black community in Louisiana from historic landmark consideration

A Louisiana landscape where centuries-old sugar cane plantations and Afro-Creole culture remain preserved along the Mississippi River will no longer be eligible for consideration for federal recognition following a request from state officials

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Louisiana environmental activist loses freedom of speech lawsuit against parish officials

A civil jury has ruled that Louisiana parish officials who threatened to arrest and imprison an environmental activist while she attempted to speak during a public meeting did not violate the First Amendment

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal

A southeast Louisiana official allegedly committed perjury by failing to disclose information related to a controversial grain terminal, according to a motion filed as part of a federal lawsuit brought by a prominent local climate activist

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024