Louisiana governor's administration eliminates parole, potentially doubling prison population and budget.

Louisiana's criminal justice system experienced significant changes on Aug 1, with Governor Jeff Landry's administration eliminating parole and reducing opportunities for inmates to be released early on good behavior. Critics argue this rollback of criminal justice reforms could double the state's prison population and corrections budget over a decade, costing $200m annually, and may not enhance safety.

August 03, 2024
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