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Robert Stewart, VeriteLouisiana Illuminator In a long-anticipated decision,the U.S. 5th CircuitCourt of Appeals in NewOrleans ruled on Thursdaythat the Trump administration’spolicy of detainingsome immigrants withoutproviding them due processin the form of a bondhearing is unconstitutional.A three-judge panel forthe court ruled that peoplearrested within the countryon immigration chargesmust be given a bond hearingwithin 90 days.The 71-page split decisionsided in favor of …

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By: Jim Brown Here we are welcoming the arrival of one of my favorite months, the month of July. When we flip the calendar to July, it means the year is half over; we have experienced half a year already with another half to go.  Why do I find joy in this month? Much of what I remember about July …

By: Tuffy Fields Our country relies on a workforce of individuals that are dedicated to building a nation while improving a community and family. This dedication is noted within the family as the family unit provides for the members of the group while at the same time looking outside to support the community. The level of volunteerism in America is …

By: Sallie Rose Hollis With all the hoopla over America’s 250th birthday – which is so truly deserved – I’m a little worried that some other July “days” may get lost in all the festivities.  For example, did you celebrate World Chocolate Day on July 7? I didn’t. So shame on me. But maybe I made up for it because …

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 Julie O’Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator   Gov. Jeff Landry says New Orleans isn’t as central to Louisiana’s economic success as it once was.  Amid an ongoing power struggle between state Republicans and New Orleans Democrats, Gov. Jeff Landry said New Orleans is no longer as important to Louisiana’s economic success as it has been in the past.  “Used to be, the saying was, …

 Thanh Truong, Gray Louisiana Fox 8 Live   Louisiana summers are getting hotter and more humid, researchers say  New data shows summer temperatures are rising across Louisiana, with New Orleans seeing 53 more hotter-than-normal days  NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Louisiana’s summer heat is becoming harder to ignore, with rising temperatures, higher humidity and thousands of heat-related emergency room visits in recent years.  …