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US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has often been called the crown jewel of the U.S. civil rights movement. But under a U.S. Supreme Court led for two decades by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, experts said, that jewel has lost its luster.
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Missouri Federal Court Dismisses Race Discrimination Case Against Maryville University

Missouri Federal Court Dismisses Race Discrimination Case Against Maryville University

A federal district court in Missouri has granted summary judgment in favor of Maryville University in a case involving allegations of race discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit was filed by a Black female former employee under 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The court ruled that the lawsuit, filed in 2025, was not timely as it exceeded the four-year statute of limitations, given that the plaintiff's employment ended in 2021. This decision effectively dismisses the claims brought against the university.
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Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson Indicted on 30 Counts

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson Indicted on 30 Counts

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has been indicted on 30 counts, including malfeasance and payroll fraud, just days before her term ends. The indictment, brought by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, follows a special grand jury investigation into a major security breach in May 2025, when 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center. The charges against Hutson include conspiracy, filing false public records, and obstruction of justice. Chief Financial Officer Bianka Brown was also indicted on 20 felony counts. Both have been released on bond and are prohibited from leaving Louisiana.
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Israel and Max Makoka Are Coming Home After ICE Arrests Galvanized Their Mississippi Community

Israel and Max Makoka Are Coming Home After ICE Arrests Galvanized Their Mississippi Community

Two teenage brothers are on their way home to Mississippi after being detained by ICE while waiting for their school bus
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Louisiana governor plans to suspend May primary to redraw US House map, Washington Post reports

Louisiana governor plans to suspend May primary to redraw US House map, Washington Post reports

April 29 (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry told Republican House candidates on Wednesday that he planned to suspend next month’s primary elections to allow state lawmakers to pass a new congressional map, the Washington Post reported, citing two people with knowledge of the calls. 
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Analysis-US court ruling clears Republican path to redraw House districts

Analysis-US court ruling clears Republican path to redraw House districts

By Joseph Ax April 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court's decision weakening a landmark voting rights law opens the door for Republican lawmakers to dismantle Democratic-held U.S.
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USA Shipbuilding Coalition Launches Campaign to Revitalize Industry

USA Shipbuilding Coalition Launches Campaign to Revitalize Industry

USA Shipbuilding Coalition Launches Campaign to Revitalize Industry
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Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected in Central Texas and Lower Mississippi Valley

Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected in Central Texas and Lower Mississippi Valley

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall for central Texas on Thursday, extending to Texas and parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley on Friday. This forecast is due to a frontal system bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms across the region. Rainfall rates in parts of east-central Texas and Louisiana could exceed 1.5 inches per hour on Friday. Additionally, a mid-level shortwave frontal system is moving through the Mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, expected to generate showers and thunderstorms before weakening. The Northeast will experience rain showers as a cold front passes, leaving much of the eastern two-thirds of the country with below-average temperatures.
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Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states

Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states

Several states already are taking steps to respond to a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana
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New Orleans Sheriff Indicted Following Investigation into Jailbreak of 10 Inmates

New Orleans Sheriff Indicted Following Investigation into Jailbreak of 10 Inmates

A grand jury in New Orleans has indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson following an investigation into a jailbreak involving 10 inmates. The escape, which occurred through a hole behind a toilet, led to a monthslong search before all escapees were recaptured. The indictment includes charges of malfeasance, obstruction of justice, and falsifying public records. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill stated that Hutson's poor management contributed to the escape. Despite not being accused of directly aiding the escape, Hutson's failure to comply with legal requirements and take necessary precautions was highlighted. The indictment also includes Bianka Brown, the chief financial officer of the sheriff's office, on similar charges. The Orleans Parish jail system has faced longstanding issues, including violence and inadequate staffing, despite federal oversight and significant investment.