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Masked gang of six rain gunfire on home at 4am hitting 13-year-old in the leg

Footage shows a group of six suspects opening fire into a property in Louisiana in the early hours of Monday (2 February).

The Independent UK

The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power, undoing generations of gains

Back in 2013, the Supreme Court tossed out a key provision of the Voting Rights Act regarding federal oversight of elections. It appears poised to abolish another pillar of the law.

The Conversation

Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others

Authorities have arrested two teenagers in the shootings of a 6-year-old child and four others who were wounded during a parade in the small town of Clinton, Louisiana

The Independent UK

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Shooting at Louisiana parade leaves 5 people wounded, including 6-year-old , sheriff says

A Louisiana sheriff says five people including a 6-year-old were wounded when gunfire erupted during a small-town parade Saturday

The Independent UK

Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana wounds five people, including child

Louisiana governor says the shooting in Clinton is ‘absolutely horrific and unacceptable’

The Guardian - US

Eight prisoners – including four accused of murder – recaptured after major jail break in Louisiana

It is the second high-profile mass jailbreak in the state in months

The Independent UK

Louisiana jail escape: Police arrest five inmates, search on for three remaining fugitives

Authorities in Louisiana have recaptured five of the eight inmates who escaped from the Riverbend Detention Center in East Carroll Parish during the early hours of January 30, officials confirmed on Friday. A large-scale manhunt remains underway for the three remaining fugitives, all of whom are considered violent offenders.

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Tired of snow? Next weekend could be even worse and drop even more, models show

Major cities along the I-95 corridor, including New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., may see even more snow next weekend

The Independent UK

More than 700,000 without power, 30 dead and 4,000 flights canceled as America digs out from massive snow storm

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee hit with the most power outages

The Independent UK

West Yorkshire man charged with encouraging suicide in US

Dylan Phelan accused of encouraging man in Louisiana to take his own life over video call

The Guardian - UK

Second Amendment Roundup: Four Points on the Wolford Argument

Comments by Akhil and Vikram Amar in Scotusblog.com are off base.

Reason

US winter storm: Donald Trump approves emergency declarations across multiple states

President Trump approved emergency declarations for ten states facing severe winter storms, with federal agencies coordinating with state officials to ensure public safety. The major storm brought heavy snow and dangerous ice across large parts of the country, impacting millions and causing widespread flight cancellations.

The Times of India

Arrested Louisiana priest was accused of ‘inappropriately touching a child’, report says

Korey LaVergne was jailed on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile and was released after posting bail

The Guardian - US

At the Races: Ready for Madam President?

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including campaign announcements and redistricting.

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The Perversity of Citing The Black Codes To Defend Gun-Control Laws

Neal Katyal and Justice Jackson were placed in the uncomfortable spot of having to explain why racist legislation to disarm the freedman was actually relevant.

Reason

SCOTUS Seems Inclined To Reject Hawaii's Default Rule Against Guns on Private Property Open to the Public

The state requires carry permit holders to obtain advance permission before bringing firearms into businesses.

The Independent UK

Cancer screenings are up and death rates are down: The healthiest US states ranked

The yearly report found that cancer screenings are up and premature deaths are down across the country

The Guardian - US

Julia Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate primary bid against Bill Cassidy

Louisiana congresswoman is challenging Cassidy, who voted to convict the US president after 2021 Capitol attack

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Letlow launches primary challenge to Cassidy with Trump’s backing

With President Donald Trump's endorsement, Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow is challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Republican primary.

International Business Times UK

Incest Rapist Faces Life Sentence After Jury Learns Damage Could Never Be Repaired – Why It Took 20 Years

A jury convicted a Louisiana incest rapist after hearing how years of abuse caused irreversible damage. The case had stalled for decades.

The Texas Tribune

Texas defends law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.

A federal appeals court heard arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.

The Independent UK

Official wants Louisiana parish to get permission to host cockfighting again - despite it being a felony

Cockfighting is illegal throughout the US but has been a part of Cajun culture in the region

The Guardian - US

Trump exacts revenge on Bill Cassidy by backing possible Republican challenger

Trump’s support of Letlow comes after Louisiana senator voted to convict president in second impeachment trial

The Guardian - US

Arrest of priest for indecent behavior with a child reignites scandal in Louisiana diocese

Korey LaVergne, 37, jailed Friday evening on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to officials

Reason

When Is a Corporation Also New Jersey?

A few thoughts on the oral argument in Galette v. N.J. Transit Corp.

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