Act 15
Coverage of Act 15 in the Nexus archive.
- Murrill’s alleged threats against city officials examined by New Orleans grand jury, sources say
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is under investigation by an Orleans Parish grand jury over alleged threats against New Orleans mayor Helena Moreno, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams, and five city council members. The dispute centers on Murrill's May 13 letters warning of legal consequences for city officials involved in a court clerk appointment conflict, which the Louisiana Supreme Court later ruled against.
- Louisiana Supreme Court upholds state law blocking Orleans clerk from taking office
The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld a state law eliminating Orleans Parish’s criminal clerk of court position, blocking Calvin Duncan from taking office after his election. The law consolidated the role with the civil clerk under Chelsea Richard Napoleon, despite city leaders' opposition and claims the law undermined voter choice.