AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVoting Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, leaving states more freedom to redraw maps in ways that can dilute minority voting power. Immigration Enforcement: A deportation flight carrying Iranian nationals left Louisiana for the Central African Republic, with lawyers calling it “super dangerous” and saying some deportees have no connection or support there. Courts & Justice: A federal judge kept blocking the DOJ’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, demanding sworn assurances from the administration. Public Safety: In DeRidder, an ICE operation reportedly turned violent when an agent fired a shot during a warrant service; local police say the federal agency is leading the investigation. Local Crime: Shreveport police seek wanted sex offender Joshua Dodson in a juvenile sexual assault case, and a separate Baton Rouge car-arson suspect was arrested after investigators linked him to a Shelly Street fire. Elections: Early voting for the June 27 U.S. Senate runoffs runs June 12-20, with key local tax propositions on the ballot. Economy & Cost of Living: LSU Shreveport economist Douglas White says inflation feels “sticky” because people see higher prices at the gas pump and grocery store.
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