Louisiana GOP eliminates newly elected exoneree’s office just before inauguration
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 16:28 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Republicans in Louisiana voted to abolish the elected position that an exoneree had won overwhelmingly in New Orleans, days before the official start of the term. Critics claim the move was politically motivated to block the former inmate’s appointment. The decision has sparked a legal debate over voter rights.
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