The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Louisiana for routinely holding inmates past their release dates, violating their rights and costing taxpayers millions of dollars. More than a quarter of inmates scheduled for release since 2012 have been affected. State officials attribute the problem to past criminal justice reforms and claim the lawsuit is a political move by President Biden. Louisiana’s prison system, including the notorious Angola prison, has faced ongoing criticism for its conditions.
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Supreme Court appears likely to side with Catholic Church and Trump in key religious exemption case
The Supreme Court is leaning towards supporting Wisconsin-based Catholic Charities in their dispute with the government over a state ruling that affects their ability to care for the sick and poor. The group argues that their mission of helping others, regardless of faith, is a core religious practice. Justices expressed concerns about the state interfering in religious matters and violating the First Amendment by denying the charity a tax exemption based on religious behavior criteria....
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