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Louisiana families file lawsuit to block state ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

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LGBTQ rights group Lambda Legal announced a lawsuit Monday seeking to block enforcement of a Louisiana ban on gender-affirming procedures for transgender youth. The lawsuit targets Act 466 , known as the Health Care Ban, which prohibits gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors in Louisiana. The lawsuit, Soe, et al.

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US appeals court sets date for Louisiana to draw new congressional map

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Louisiana’s political landscape faces a critical deadline as a US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Friday set a January 15 deadline for the state legislature to draw up a new congressional map. The post US appeals court sets date for Louisiana to draw new congressional map appeared first on JURIST - News.

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US federal appeals court holds Louisiana State Bar Association is restricted to sharing ‘germane’ social media posts

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The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled on Monday that the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) violated the US Constitution’s First Amendment when it tweeted several posts that were not “germane” to the legal profession. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith authored the unanimous three-judge panel opinion.

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US federal judge orders Louisiana to pay $3.8M legal fees in abortion restriction challenge

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A US federal judge Friday ordered the state of Louisiana to pay a USD 3.8 million settlement for legal fees to the Center for Reproductive Rights and law firms who challenged the state’s abortion restrictions on doctors in June Medical Services LLC et al v. The post US federal judge orders Louisiana to pay $3.8M

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Louisiana judge temporarily blocks state’s abortion ban trigger laws

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Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Robin Giarrusso issued a temporary order Monday blocking Louisiana’s abortion ban trigger laws from going into effect. Louisiana , a case filed in Louisiana by Hope Medical Group for Women (one of only 3 abortion providers the state) and the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR).

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How to Pass the Louisiana Notary Exam

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Louisiana is not one of those states. To become a Notary Public in Louisiana, a candidate must pass a notary exam which, since the current format was adopted, has a pass rate just under 21%. The First Step Towards the Louisiana Notary Examination. The Louisiana Notary Examination is administered at least twice a year.

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Louisiana governor signs bill eliminating jail time for possession of marijuana

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Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards signed a new law on Tuesday that eliminates prison time for the possession of modest amounts of marijuana. The new law is the latest move away from Louisiana’s traditionally strict stance on the drug. The new law will take effect on August 1.