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USA Today
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Arch Manning star in Raising Cane's ad
'At least your dad didn't move to Louisiana and start calling plays' This is a fun one. Louisiana football royalty descended on Thibodeaux this week for the Manning Passing Academy, with legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning joining his sons Peyton, Eli, and Cooper and grandson Arch for an opportunity to mentor the next generation of passers. On the way, several members of the Manning family stopped by the Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane's to put in a celebrity "shift" and pulled into the drive-thru to cut a commercial. You can see it for yourself here, but they weren't alone. Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves, a popular pick among fans to buy the Saints should owner Gayle Benson ever put them up for sale, sat in the back seat with LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Grandfather Archie questioned grandson Arch as to whether his Super Bowl-winning uncles Peyton and Eli were going too hard on him; the younger Manning and Nussmeier roomed together this week as counselors at the clinic. "Tell me about it. At least your dad didn't move to Louisiana and start calling plays," quipped Nussmeier, son of new Saints offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier. That's when Arch's father Cooper leaned in from the drive-thru window to remind his son to order with a "please" and "thank you," while telling Nussmeier that his father already called in his order: "He doesn't trust your judgment." Rookie Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is also working at the event as a counselor, and he's the first to do so after going pro. With almost 1,500 high school quarterbacks in attendance, the Mannings could use all the help they can get. As for Graves? Between all this high-maintenance bickering among quarterbacks, he joked that he needs "to start hanging out with linemen." We're guessing Erik McCoy and Cameron Jordan would be more than happy to show him around town.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Supreme Court defers decision on challenge to Louisiana congressional map
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on June 27 deferred a decision on the constitutionality of Louisiana's congressional map, saying they want to reconsider the case after additional oral arguments which it will schedule later. The map is being challenged by non-Black voters who said it relied too heavily on race to sort voters. The Louisiana legislature last year created a second majority-Black district after lower courts said the state's initial map unfairly diluted the power of the Black vote. The case tests the balancing act that states must strike, complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while not discriminating against other voters. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, saying there's no reason to delay a decision. "Congress requires this Court to exercise jurisdiction over constitutional challenges to congressional redistricting, and we accordingly have an obligation to resolve such challenges promptly," he wrote. The dispute started after Louisiana drew new boundaries for its six congressional districts to account for population shifts following the 2020 Census. The map included only one majority-Black district even though the state's population is about one-third Black. A Baton Rouge-based federal district court and the Louisiana-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it seemed likely that Louisiana could reasonably create a second majority-Black district. But when the GOP-controlled legislature did so, a divided panel of three federal judges said the new map amounted to racial gerrymandering. The state asked the Supreme Court to intervene. The high court last year agreed to keep the map in place for 2024 and later decided to settle the underlying dispute. The congressman elected from the new district, Rep. Cleo Fields, is a Democrat and the voters challenging the boundary lines say a 'racial quota' cost the state a Republican seat in a narrowly divided Congress. In an unusual alliance, both the state and civil rights advocates defended the map. The second majority-Black district runs diagonally through the state, an unusual configuration but one that civil rights advocates said joined communities with shared interests along the Red River. And Louisiana's Republican leaders said the map met their goal of protecting powerful incumbents. The consolidated cases are Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Supreme Court punts on racial gerrymandering challenge from Louisiana
USA Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Supreme Court defers decision on challenge to Louisiana congressional map
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on June 27 deferred a decision on the constitutionality of Louisiana's congressional map, saying they want to reconsider the case after additional oral arguments which it will schedule later. The map is being challenged by non-Black voters who said it relied too heavily on race to sort voters. The Louisiana legislature last year created a second majority-Black district after lower courts said the state's initial map unfairly diluted the power of the Black vote. The case tests the balancing act that states must strike, complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while not discriminating against other voters. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, saying there's no reason to delay a decision. "Congress requires this Court to exercise jurisdiction over constitutional challenges to congressional redistricting, and we accordingly have an obligation to resolve such challenges promptly," he wrote. The dispute started after Louisiana drew new boundaries for its six congressional districts to account for population shifts following the 2020 Census. The map included only one majority-Black district even though the state's population is about one-third Black. A Baton Rouge-based federal district court and the Louisiana-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it seemed likely that Louisiana could reasonably create a second majority-Black district. But when the GOP-controlled legislature did so, a divided panel of three federal judges said the new map amounted to racial gerrymandering. The state asked the Supreme Court to intervene. The high court last year agreed to keep the map in place for 2024 and later decided to settle the underlying dispute. The congressman elected from the new district, Rep. Cleo Fields, is a Democrat and the voters challenging the boundary lines say a 'racial quota' cost the state a Republican seat in a narrowly divided Congress. In an unusual alliance, both the state and civil rights advocates defended the map. The second majority-Black district runs diagonally through the state, an unusual configuration but one that civil rights advocates said joined communities with shared interests along the Red River. And Louisiana's Republican leaders said the map met their goal of protecting powerful incumbents. The consolidated cases are Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Babcock Injury Lawyers Announces Release of a Life-Changing Accident, Now Ranking in Amazon Legal Categories
Summary: Babcock Injury Lawyers announces the release of A Life-Changing Accident, a new book by the firm's founder, now ranking in multiple Amazon legal categories since its publication. Baton Rouge, Louisiana--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2025) - Babcock Injury Lawyers has officially announced the release of A Life-Changing Accident, a new book authored by the firm's founder, Stephen Babcock. The book offers an overview of what accident victims may encounter as they navigate recovery and legal proceedings, supporting the firm's ongoing commitment to improving public access to legal knowledge. The release supports Babcock Injury Lawyers' ongoing goal to provide accessible resources for individuals affected by personal injury. The firm stated that the book was created to help simplify complex legal concepts for readers unfamiliar with the personal injury process. A Life-Changing Accident is designed to explain key legal stages between the time an accident occurs and the resolution of a claim, aiming to clarify the legal procedures that injury victims may encounter. According to Babcock Injury Lawyers, the book is written for general audiences, particularly recent accident victims who may be seeking clarity and direction. The content presents general legal information and examples from real-world experiences to support readers in understanding their rights and options following an injury. The publication of A Life-Changing Accident adds to the firm's broader efforts to support injury victims through both legal representation and educational outreach. Babcock Injury Lawyers has historically used blog posts and digital resources to inform the public about relevant legal topics, and this book represents the firm's first extended-format publication. The book is available now in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats on Amazon. About Babcock Injury Lawyers:Babcock Injury Lawyers is a Baton Rouge-based law firm representing individuals and businesses in personal injury cases, insurance claims, and business litigation. The firm represents clients across Louisiana and primarily works on a contingency fee basis. With a commitment to transparency and client education, the team provides legal support designed to help individuals and businesses navigate complex legal challenges. Babcock Injury Lawyers also publishes legal content aimed at making the law more understandable and accessible to the public. Media Contact: To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Company Name: Babcock Injury LawyersContact Person: Stephen BabcockPhone Number: (225) 500-5000Address: 10101 Siegen Ln Bldg 3CCity: Baton RougeState: LouisianaPostal Code: 70810Country: USAWebsite: To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Los Angeles Times
15-05-2025
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed
BATON ROUGE, La. — A legal challenge against a first-of-its-kind measure that recategorized two widely used abortion-inducing drugs as 'controlled dangerous substances' in Louisiana can move forward, a judge ruled Thursday. Baton Rouge-based Judge Jewel Welch denied the Louisiana attorney general's request to dismiss a lawsuit filed last year by opponents of the law, who argue that the reclassification of the pills is unconstitutional and could cause needless and potentially life-threatening delays in treatment during medical emergencies. Attorneys for defendants in the suit, including Atty. Gen. Liz Murrill, argued that the lawsuit was premature. But attorneys for the plaintiffs, who include a doctor and pharmacist, said that since the law took effect in October, the measure has impacted how the plaintiffs handle and obtain the drugs on a 'regular basis.' A hearing date for the challenge has not yet been set. Louisiana became the first state to heighten the classification of misoprostol and mifepristone, which have critical reproductive healthcare uses in addition to being used as a two-drug regimen to end pregnancies. Passage of the measure by the GOP-dominated Legislature marked a new approach in conservative efforts to restrict access to abortion pills. In 2023, nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the country were medication abortions. Now labeled as 'Schedule IV drugs,' the pills are in the same category as the opioid tramadol and other substances that can be addictive. Under the new classification, there are more stringent storage requirements and extra steps to obtain the drugs. Testifying against the legislation, doctors stressed the drugs would be stored in locked containers or elsewhere that may result in slower access during emergency situations where every second is vital. In the legal challenge, which was filed in October, plaintiffs say the law may slow access to 'lifesaving treatment for people experiencing obstetrical emergencies' and make it 'significantly harder' for people to 'obtain proven, effective remedies necessary for their treatment and care.' Plaintiffs are asking the judge for a permanent injunction, ultimately to halt the law. The legislation spawned from antiabortion groups and a Republican state senator's effort to prevent coerced abortion and make it more difficult for bad actors to obtain the drugs. The lawmaker pointed to the case of his sister in Texas who in 2022 was slipped seven misoprostol pills by her husband without her knowledge; she and the baby survived. Over the past 15 years, news outlets have reported on similar cases — none in Louisiana — but the issue does not appear widespread. 'The Louisiana Legislature spoke loud and clear last year that they stand for life and are against this controlled substance being prescribed without a prescription from a doctor,' Murrill said ahead of the hearing. Prior to the reclassification, a prescription was still needed to obtain mifepristone and misoprostol in Louisiana. Before the change, medical personnel told the Associated Press that in hospitals the drugs — which are also used to treat miscarriages, induce labor and stop bleeding — were often stored in an OB-GYN unit in a 'hemorrhage box' in the room, on the delivery table or in a nurse's pocket, to ensure almost-immediate access in common emergency situations. With the heightened classification also comes increased charges. If someone knowingly possesses mifepristone or misoprostol without a valid prescription for any purpose, they could be fined up to $5,000 and sent to jail for one to five years. The law carves out protections for pregnant women who obtain the drug without a prescription to take on their own. Other plaintiffs in the lawsuit include the Birthmark Doula Collective, an organization of people trained to provide pregnancy care before, during and after birth; Nancy Davis, a woman who was denied an abortion in Louisiana and traveled out of state for one after learning her fetus would not survive; and a woman who said she was turned away from two emergency rooms instead of being treated for a miscarriage. Louisiana currently has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, which includes abortions via medication. Cline writes for the Associated Press.
