Louisiana Law Classifying

Lawsuit challenges Louisiana law classifying mifepristone, misoprostol as controlled substances

Louisiana health care workers and advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a recently passed state law reclassifying two drugs used in medication abortions — mifepristone and misoprostol — as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Meta fined nearly €800mn for breaking EU law over classified ads practices

Facebook is undermining rivals by ‘tying’ its free Marketplace services with the social network, Brussels says

World - Financial Times - November 14

New Louisiana election laws creating challenges for voters with disabilities

Laws in more than 20 states, including Louisiana, now restrict various elements of mail-in ballots, which includes the kinds of assistance a voter can ask for.

Federal judge blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments law in public schools

A coalition of Louisiana parents attempting to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms by next year have won a legal battle in federal court.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments in public schools law

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a Louisiana law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public school classrooms. U.S. District Judge John deGravelles granted a preliminary ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Judge blocks Louisiana law ordering schools to display Ten Commandments

A district court judge appointed by former President Barack Obama temporarily blocked a Louisiana law ordering schools to display the Ten Commandments.

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms

The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms

Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments was temporarily blocked on Tuesday.

Judge blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments in public classrooms law

A judge has blocked a Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. CBS News' Kati Weis has more on the judge's decision.

Appeals court declines to lift pause of Louisiana Ten Commandments law

A federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to lift a hold on a Louisiana law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Louisiana’s new law on abortion drugs establishes risky treatment delays, lawsuit claims

Louisiana’s new law categorizing two widely used abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances is being challenged in a state court lawsuit by a physician, a pharmacist, two women who had ...

Health - ABC News - October 31

Federal judge blocks Louisiana law over displaying Ten Commandments in public schools

A federal judge has blocked a Louisiana law over displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools from taking effect. NBC News' Danny Cevallos has details on the ruling and what could come next in ...

Court pauses appeal of Trump's classified documents case

A federal appeals court granted Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to pause his appeal of President-elect Donald Trump’s classified documents case until Dec. 2.

Trump wins Louisiana

Former President Trump has won Louisiana in the 2024 presidential race, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Trump's win nets him eight electoral votes. In 2016, Trump won 58.5 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Worker in Netanyahu Office Accused of Leaking Classified Documents in Israel: What to Know

An individual with connections to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is being investigated. Here’s what to know about how the furor began and what might happen next.

World - The New York Times - November 4

What could happen in Trump's hush money, election and classified documents cases

When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in 2025, he will be the first convicted felon to serve as president. CBS News contributor Rebecca Roiphe explains what will likely happen in his state ...

Briefing held on classified documents leaker Jack Teixeira's sentencing

Joshua Levy, acting U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts, held a press conference Tuesday after the Pentagon classified documents leaker Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years in ...

Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified Pentagon secrets

A U.S. District Court judge sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison Tuesday after he leaked classified information about the country’s war strategy in Ukraine on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Man Charged in Leak of Classified Documents About Israeli Military Plans

The man, who worked overseas for the C.I.A., was arrested on Tuesday by the F.B.I. and faces two counts of violating the Espionage Act.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

House members call for classified briefing on Turkey's ties to Hamas

More than three dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to offer a classified briefing on Turkey’s support for Hamas, raising concerns that the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

3 dead in helicopter crash in Louisiana

Three people were killed in a helicopter crash in southwest Louisiana Friday night, according to officials.

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Congressional Map Dispute

The case, which will not affect this election cycle, involves a legal fight over how the state draws its voting maps and could determine the political power of Black voters there.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Special counsel asks judge to pause his appeal in Trump's classified documents case

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to pause his appeal of the dismissal of President-elect Donald Trump's classified documents case.

Special counsel Jack Smith seeks pause in Trump classified documents case appeal

The election of Donald Trump as president prompted prosecutors to ask for pauses in three criminal cases against the Republican.

Business - CNBC - November 13

The ‘mother-in-law’ of German coalitions

Leftist politician Sahra Wagenknecht has emerged as kingmaker in Germany’s eastern regional governments

World - Financial Times - November 4

Louisiana governor calls a special session to address taxes and the courts

Louisiana legislators will meet for a special session beginning Nov. 6 to consider Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious attempt to overhaul the state’s tax structure

New lawsuit challenges Louisiana's classification of abortion pills as 'controlled substances'

A group of Louisiana healthcare providers and advocates are suing the state over a law that classifies abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances.

Politics - NBC News - November 2

Supreme Court to hear dispute involving Louisiana congressional map

The appeal stemmed from a congressional map enacted in January that includes two majority-Black districts.

Supreme Court takes up Louisiana racial gerrymandering dispute

The Supreme Court took up a thorny legal dispute from Louisiana involving the state's effort to draw a congressional district map while navigating claims it is unlawfully considering race.

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Supreme Court to review Louisiana congressional map post-election

The Supreme Court announced Monday it will take up the fight over Louisiana’s congressional map, which has erupted into a messy legal battle over how to fix a racially gerrymandered design. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Missing skydiver found dead miles from intended landing spot in Louisiana

A skydiver was found dead in northwestern Louisiana over the weekend after his parachute failed to deploy, authorities said.

Court ruling stops Louisiana from requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms for now

Louisiana’s plan to make all of the state’s public school classrooms post the Ten Commandments next year remains on hold under an order Wednesday by a federal appeals court in New Orleans.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned

The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Navigating France’s new packaging laws

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

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