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5th Circuit: Prisons can’t ban Nation of Islam newspaper

Louisiana state prisons can’t justify banning inmates from receiving copies of a newspaper published by the Nation of Islam, a federal appeals court ruled today. A three-judge panel from the 5th U.S....

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Federal prison sentences still vary widely

WASHINGTON — A new study shows that federal judges are handing out widely disparate sentences for similar crimes 30 years after Congress tried to create fairer results, but the differences don’t line...

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Opinion: Closing House of Detention a good first step

No one should expect prisoners to be coddled or for jails to provide comfortable amenities. But somewhere along the line while Orleans Parish Prison became a sprawling campus of detention centers, it’s...

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Construction of Juvenile Justice Center set for August

The new $35 million campus that is replacing the maligned Youth Service Center will include 40 beds, six juvenile courtrooms and offices for the district attorney, public defenders, the clerk of court...

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Jindal seeks release for nonviolent drug offenders

Gov. Bobby Jindal wants to let some nonviolent drug offenders out of prison early if they complete an intensive treatment program.

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Work force needs shape prison reentry programs

Supporters of programs that provide jobs to inmates as they leave prison point to a critical factor in keeping such initiatives afloat: They must be flexible enough to meet current work force needs and...

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Willing employers key to Angola re-entry program

The challenge Angola’s reentry program faces moving forward is in trying to find more companies willing to hire the men once they leave prison.

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Louisiana House Committee rejects ex-offender employment bill

A Louisiana House committee today rejected legislation that would have removed the check box on state applications asking whether an applicant has ever been convicted of a crime.

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Policy presents challenges to re-entry efforts

Employers and advocates for re-entry programs contend that changes in regulation could improve Louisiana’s soaring prison recidivism rate.

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Immediate community links critical for former prisoners

Experts in the field of reentry say that providing support services within the first 72 hours after a prisoner’s release is crucial to keeping them out of jail.

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Louisiana holding summit to assist imprisoned veterans

Louisiana is holding a day-long summit to help connect imprisoned veterans with available services.

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Ex-New Orleans school board employee sentenced to 1 year

A former employee of the New Orleans school system has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his role in a case that also resulted in prison for an elected school board member.

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Ex-Subway pitchman Fogle gets more than 15 years in prison

Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison on Thursday for trading in child pornography and having sex with underage prostitutes, with the judge describing his...

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Man accused of stealing candy could get 20 years to life

A man is facing a possible 20 years to life in prison after being accused of stealing $31 worth of candy bars from a New Orleans store.

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Auditor: State could save money with prison alternatives

Louisiana could realize hundreds of millions of dollars in savings over the years by finding alternatives to imprisoning nonviolent offenders, a report from the Legislative Auditor said.

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Company sued in Mississippi prison bribery scheme to pay state $2M

A company that made drug testing cups involved in Mississippi's prison bribery scandal will pay the state $2 million.

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Willing employers key to Angola re-entry program

The challenge Angola’s reentry program faces moving forward is in trying to find more companies willing to hire the men once they leave prison.

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Louisiana House Committee rejects ex-offender employment bill

A Louisiana House committee today rejected legislation that would have removed the check box on state applications asking whether an applicant has ever been convicted of a crime.

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Policy presents challenges to re-entry efforts

Employers and advocates for re-entry programs contend that changes in regulation could improve Louisiana’s soaring prison recidivism rate.

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Immediate community links critical for former prisoners

Experts in the field of reentry say that providing support services within the first 72 hours after a prisoner’s release is crucial to keeping them out of jail.

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