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AG Murrill Indicted Over New Orleans Law Push | Tulsa News
Louisiana’s Attorney General Liz Murrill faces indictment after allegedly pressuring New Orleans officials to comply with a controversial new law that stripped the criminal court clerk position — a move that sparked outrage after a Black man, Calvin Duncan, won the role with overwhelming support. The law, pushed through by Republican lawmakers, ignited debates over voter intent versus state authority, especially in a Democratic-leaning city. Murrill reportedly sent threatening letters to eight local leaders, warning of job losses if they resisted. Governor Jeff Landry vows to pardon her…
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