Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has called for a 16-day special session of the legislature, starting February 19th, to address crime and public safety. The agenda, consisting of 24 items, proposes a significant rollback of previous efforts to reduce prison populations and support alternatives to incarceration.
Key points of the proposed agenda:
- Expanding methods for the death penalty: This includes exploring alternative execution methods like nitrogen gas, similar to Alabama’s recent use.
- Harsher penalties for carjacking and other crimes: The governor seeks increased sentences and stricter enforcement.
- Undoing “Raise the Age” policy: This 2016 initiative treated some 17-year-old…
