State Public Defender Rémy Starns will force 5 chief public defenders who manage local districts out of their jobs. The contracts for other chief PDs will be under review.

This follows a law change pushed by Gov. Jeff Landry that gave Starns more power.

https://lailluminator.com/2025/03/01/5-chief-public-defenders-told-they-will-lose-jobs-following-landry-board-takeover/