Tag: due process
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Louisiana Supreme Court Steps In as East Baton Rouge Family Court Faces Renewed Scrutiny
The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed an independent judge in a child custody case involving Katherine Diamond, amid claims of bias and procedural issues causing delays in her visitation rights. This intervention highlights due-process concerns in family court and may signal needed reforms against longstanding issues within the judicial system.
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Louisiana High Court Clears Baton Rouge Family Court — But a Scathing Dissent Raises Alarms About Transparency and Insider Power
The Louisiana Supreme Court concluded a year-long investigation into the East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court, finding no systemic corruption. However, dissenting Justice Jefferson Hughes highlighted concerns about favoritism towards certain attorneys, impacting self-represented litigants. Calls for court transparency and reforms remain unaddressed, raising doubts about fairness and public confidence in the system.
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