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Charles Maldonado
Verified
Managing Editor, Verite
New Orleans
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By Charles Maldonado Verified| Verite Verified A federal judge on Friday (Jan. 31) temporarily blocked enforcement of a state law, passed last year, that creates a buffer zone around police, making it a criminal offense to come within 25 feet of a working officer after being ordered to step back. The preliminary injunction was issued in response to a lawsuit filed in July by six media companies, including Verite News’ parent company Deep South Today, asking for the law to be blocked.
By Michelle Liu Verified, Charles Maldonado Verified| Verite Verified After more than a decade under federal oversight, the New Orleans Police Department will finally have a chance to prove that it can police itself, a judge ruled Tuesday (Jan. 14). Since 2013, the NOPD has been under an expansive consent decree, intended to reshape virtually every aspect of the agency, with court-appointed monitors closely tracking its progress. Now, U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan’s ruling will allow the department to enter a two-year “sustainment” period — effective immediately.
By Charles Maldonado Verified| Verite Verified A federal judge on Friday (Jan. 31) temporarily blocked enforcement of a state law, passed last year, that creates a buffer zone around police, making it a criminal offense to come within 25 feet of a working officer after being ordered to step back. The preliminary injunction was issued in response to a lawsuit filed in July by six media companies, including Verite News’ parent company Deep South Today, asking for the law to be blocked.
Company Info
Verite
Verité is an independent, non-profit organization established in 1995, focused on advancing labor rights and human rights due diligence in global supply chains. With operations in over 70 countries, Verité aims to ensure safe, fair, and legal working conditions across various sectors, including agriculture, apparel, electronics, and healthcare. The organization offers a range of services, including the CUMULUS Forced Labor Screen™, which helps companies map their labor supply chains and identify forced labor risks. Verité conducts comprehensive assessments of working conditions, provides research on labor issues, and offers training programs to enhance social responsibility. Additionally, it provides consulting services to help businesses improve their supply chain management and mitigate labor risks. Verité collaborates with multinational corporations, suppliers, governments, and international institutions to address labor abuses and promote transparency and due diligence in supply chains.
New Orleans, United States
+1 413-253-9227
Founded: 1995