Appellate court limits options for immigrants to seek release from detention

PHOTOS: New Orleans votes in the midterm elections

New Orleans residents hit the polls on Tuesday to vote on a packed midterm ballot. Verite News photographer Christiana Botic went out to hear their thoughts on this historic election.

Price per pound: The brutal truth behind Louisiana’s sugar boom

Louisiana’s sugar industry is vital to the state’s agricultural sector, generating $2 billion annually.

‘Big business’: little-known court system in Louisiana churns out thousands of evictions – and millions in fees for judges

Guardian investigation: Louisiana’s justice of the peace court system may violate tenants’ constitutional rights as eviction fees boost judges’ incomes.

Eugene "Denny" Alexander coached Xavier University's basketball teams to many wins

Alexander served as assistant coach at Central Michigan University before Xavier hired him. He was one of the first Black coaches on a Division I staff.

Louisiana’s early voting numbers prove Black voters are riled up. Can they impact the results?

Political analyst says recent voting rights decisions may be motivating Black voters, but Democrats still face significant challenges in statewide races.