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Internal DHS Report Noted Use of Excessive Force, Unsanitary Conditions at ICE Detention Center in Louisiana

The Winn Correctional Center is owned by the Winn Parish Sheriff's Office and operated by private contractor LaSalle Corrections. At the time of the inspection, ICE housed 1,576 male detainees at the facility.

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Louisiana voters will decide on 10 legislatively referred ballot measures in Nov. 2026, the most since 2014

Welcome to the Friday, June 5, 2026, Brew.

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Babysitter arrested after 3-year-old drowned in backyard pool and wasn’t found for 20 minutes, cops say

The drowning occurred at 37-year-old Joann Johnson’s in-home daycare in Prairieville, Louisiana

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Top Democrat urges end to secrecy over proposed ICE child detention center

Ron Wyden tells of ‘grave concerns’ over plan, first revealed by Guardian, to hold families at sprawling Louisiana facility

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DHS watchdog reveals ICE detention guards in Louisiana used chokehold to ‘gain compliance’ and stabbed detainee with a pen

Inspector general report offers a rare look inside ICE facilities amid growing scrutiny over conditions across the country

The Independent UK

Louisiana voters will decide on 10 legislatively referred ballot measures in Nov. 2026

The Louisiana State Legislature referred 10 ballot measures to the ballot for voter approval on Nov. 3, 2026. Of these measures — all of which are constitutional amendments — nine were certified in May 2026, and one was certified in June 2025.

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Louisiana church sparks backlash by soliciting prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault - but nothing for his victims

Anthony Odiong, a Roman Catholic priest who served in Texas and Louisiana, was found guilty of sexual assault in Waco

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This Social Worker Wants To Help Kids With Special Needs. Louisiana Won't Let Her.

The state requires that people prove certain businesses are needed. How to do that is another question entirely.

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Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims

Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against his congregants in Texas

The Guardian - US

Louisiana voters to decide constitutional amendment authorizing use of public funds for the inspection and replacement of drinking water utility lines

The Louisiana State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment related to the use of public funds for drinking water service lines to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 31, 2026.

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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use new congressional map

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to move forward with its new congressional map in a decision issued Tuesday evening, pausing a lower-court ruling that the map was likely unconstitutional. The unsigned order from the court’s conservative majority allowed the state to use its preferred map, one first adopted in 2023…

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Bill to name Mississippi River bridge after Trump fails in Louisiana legislature

‘The Senate wasn't interested in naming bridges and roads after presidents at this time,’ one official said

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A new congressional map is enacted in Louisiana, blocked in Alabama, and dead in South Carolina

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Brew.

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Louisiana to enact large fines after banning balloon releases in controversial new law

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‘Don’t know whether to laugh or cry’: Louisiana couple drives 6 hours to get on a cruise ship. Then they realize they left something essential behind

A Louisiana couple decided to take a cruise. Then they realized that they left their suitcase behind, which had all of their belongings—shoes, clothes and essentials. Social media influencer Millie (@tea.time.with.millie) posted a video with more than 5.7 million views in which she explained a conundrum. She and her partner…

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Man asks Louisiana bartender to ‘surprise’ him with any flavor of High Noon. Her unfortunate pick leaves him dead silent: ‘I never did this again’

Anyone who has worked in the service industry has had an embarrassing moment or two. Regardless of the severity or how long ago the blunder occurred, the awkwardness can still live rent-free in your mind. A “surprise me” gone wrong during a bartending shift is what haunts this Louisiana server…

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Priest accuser hopes Texas conviction will keep him from victimizing others

Woman, who says Anthony Odiong pressured her into sex acts, says church officials failed to act when told of abuse

The Times of India

Indian student drowned at Wisconsin dam as he jumped to save three friends; feet got stuck in fishing wire

Just weeks after his graduation, Indian student Anurup Reddy Koduru lost his life as he drowned at the Toledo Bend Reservoir, situated between Texas and Louisiana. Reddy was an excellent swimmer and he jumped into the water when he saw three of his friends drowning. He saved all three of…

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After priest’s conviction for sexual assault, a Louisiana chapel he built removes his name

Anthony Odiong was convicted of sexually abusing congregants; a chapel he helped found is distancing itself

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Louisiana Republicans pass new electoral map that guts majority-Black district

The GOP-friendly map approved by state lawmakers now goes to Republican governor who is expected to sign it

Roll Call

Louisiana legislators adopt new House map, giving GOP pickup opportunity

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a congressional map that would give Republicans another pickup opportunity, sending it to Gov. Jeff Landry for final approval. The Louisiana state Senate approved the new lines on Friday, a day after the state House did so. The newly drawn map would favor Republicans in five…

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Who Are Tanya Barth and Lauryn Faciane? Louisiana School Leaders Arrested After Failing to Report Child Abuse

Two E.E. Lyon Elementary administrators, principal Lauryn Faciane and assistant principal Tanya Barth were accused of failing to report suspected child abuse under the state's mandatory reporting law.

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Campaign behind initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and any intentional injury to animals in Oregon submits signatures for verification

Welcome to the Friday, May 29, 2026, Brew.

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A new congressional map is blocked in Alabama, coming soon in Louisiana, and dead in South Carolina

New congressional maps are still possible in Alabama and Louisiana, while South Carolina will use its existing congressional map again this year.

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Priest on trial for sexual assault in Texas had child with Louisiana congregant, prosecutors say

DNA testing proved Anthony Odiong fathered child with woman to whom he had been providing spiritual guidance, authorities say

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