usurper laws
Coverage of usurper laws in the Nexus archive.
- ‘There was NO crime’: Charges against AG Liz Murrill dropped
Charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, including public intimidation and malfeasance, were dropped by special prosecutor Laurie White at the request of New Orleans officials. Murrill claimed no crime was committed, while the dispute centered on her warning to city officials about potential charges under state usurper laws related to a court clerk's position.
- Louisiana attorney general accused of threatening local officials in criminal indictment
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges including intimidation and malfeasance, accusing her of threatening local officials during a dispute over the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk's office. Murrill and Governor Jeff Landry denied the allegations, calling the indictment retaliatory and unconstitutional.
- Louisiana attorney general accused of threatening local officials in criminal indictment
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges including intimidation and malfeasance, accusing her of threatening local officials during a dispute over the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk's office. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry defended Murrill, vowing to pardon her, while prosecutors called the case 'open and shut.'
- A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts
A grand jury in New Orleans indicted Louisiana's attorney general, Liz Murrill, on 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance related to a dispute over court reforms. Republican Governor Jeff Landry pledged to pardon Murrill, while New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno accused her of threatening officials. The case involves a law consolidating court clerk offices, opposed by local leaders, and warnings from Murrill about 'usurper' laws.