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Louisiana
Political repression plays out state by state — shaped by local institutions, prosecutors, and movements for defense. These are the documented political prisoners and cases the census holds for Louisiana.
124Documented
3In custody
67Released
2Awaiting trial
Eras of repression in Louisiana
Where Louisiana’s entries fall across the census’s historical eras.
1970s 39
1940s 25
1930s 22
2020s 8
1960s 8
1800s 7
Recent dashboard entries from Louisiana
The newest published events and reporting located in Louisiana, updated automatically from the live dashboard.
Other
Police close New Orleans judge’s complaint against WWL
Protest
Louisiana redistricting begins with protests, tension
Protest
Protesters shout "Shut it down" as lawmakers tackle Louisiana map redraw
Prosecution
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Ex-Prisoner Who Won Election from Taking Office in New Orleans
Protest
Immigration hearing arrests spark protest
Protest
An emergency rally outside the immigration court after ICE detains parents at a hearing
Prosecution
California doctor Remy Coeytaux was criminally indicted in Louisiana for mailing abortion pills across state lines; Governor Newsom refused to extradite him in the first test of California shield law
Arrest
Former U.S. Marine arrested in Louisiana for alleged threats against ICE officers; FBI, AG respond
Documented cases
124 entries in the census — every one stays in the record, whether the case is open or closed.
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Richard Whitten
Released
Richard Whitten was one of three people arrested after a public New Orleans school-board meeting defending the...
M
Martha von Hartrott
Martha von Hartrott was a civilian internee recorded in actual custody at the Alien Detention Station in New O...
F
Fritz von Opel
Fritz von Opel was a civilian internee recorded in actual custody at the Alien Detention Station in New Orlean...
N
Noel Ó Murchú
Released
Irish republican prisoner held at FCI Oakdale in Louisiana on US federal charges relating to support for the I...
Institutions in Louisiana
Prisons, jails, and detention centers in Louisiana that appear in the census’s case files.
Orleans Parish PrisonNew Orleans, Louisiana
21 cases
Louisiana State PenitentiaryAngola, Louisiana
6 cases
Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola)Angola, Louisiana
4 cases
ICE DetentionJena, Louisiana
3 cases
U.S. District Court, Middle District of LouisianaBaton Rouge, Louisiana
2 cases
Pollock FCIPollock, Louisiana
1 case
Oakdale II FCIOakdale, Louisiana
1 case
FCI OakdaleOakdale, Louisiana
1 case