Governor Edwards Urged to Sign Commutations and Save Lives Waiting on His Signature May 8, 2020 Read More »
Nine Petitions Filed by PJI on Behalf of Louisianans Denied Their Day in Court May 7, 2020 Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Historic Ruling, Brings Hope to Thousands in Louisiana Convicted by Non-Unanimous Juries April 20, 2020 Read More »
Suit Filed Against Bureaucratic Incompetence Preventing On-Time Release of Inmates Amidst Pandemic April 16, 2020 Read More »
PJI and SPLC File Lawsuit Challenging Dangerous Plan to Move State’s COVID-Positive Incarcerated People to Angola April 14, 2020 Read More »
PJI Joins Civil Rights Organizations to Demand Southern Officials Protect the Health and Safety of Incarcerated People from COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020 Read More »
Faith Leaders across Louisiana Urge Governor to Use Emergency Powers for Release of Detainees April 9, 2020 Read More »
LA Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette J. Johnson Provides Guidance to District Judges on How to Reduce Jail and Prison Population During Outbreak April 2, 2020 Read More »
PJI Files for Temporary Restraining Order Asking Court to Immediately Prevent Statewide Transfer of COVID-19 Inmates to Ill Equipped Prison. March 31, 2020 Read More »
