Behind the curtain: how Louisiana’s parole system and courts shape who goes free

Behind the curtain: how Louisiana’s parole system and courts shape who goes free

May 8, 2026 · 30 min

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This episode explores how Louisiana’s parole system and courts influence decisions on who is granted freedom.

Louisiana’s Parole Board conducts hearings in public, offering a rare window into how life-changing decisions are made inside the criminal justice system. [...] Read More... from Behind the curtain: how Louisiana’s parole system and courts shape who goes free The post Behind the curtain: how Louisiana’s parole system and courts shape who goes free appeared first on The Lens .

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