‘the return to antiquated policies is demonstrably ineffective, and “if incarceration did provide public safety, Louisiana would be one of the safest places in the country, because we’ve had the highest incarceration rate for decades. But we’re not the safest.”’

From @delaneynolan.bsky.social
Reposted from Bolts

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has used emergency powers to increase state police presence and sweep unhoused people in downtown New Orleans. Advocates worry the measures could become permanent.

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