Louisiana Republicans move to eliminate court office won by exonerated man
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Louisiana Republicans are moving to eliminate a court office won by an exonerated man before he can take office.
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This action could undermine democratic election results and potentially hinder reforms to the justice system, affecting citizens seeking justice.
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Louisiana Republicans are moving to eliminate the criminal court clerk office won by Calvin Duncan, an exonerated man who served 28 years for a murder he did not commit. Governor Jeff Landry and the Republican-controlled state legislature are attempting to shut down the position before Duncan can be sworn in. Duncan won 68% of the vote last November to become the Orleans parish clerk of criminal court, campaigning on reforming a justice system that failed him. His platform was based on his personal experience fighting to access court records while incarcerated. This action by state Republicans would prevent Duncan from taking office and implementing his proposed reforms.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and the Republican-controlled state legislature are attempting to shut down the criminal court clerk position.
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