An analysis by Motion to Quash LLC reveals corruption concerns among Louisiana House of Representatives candidates, with over $200 million in taxpayer-backed disaster assistance payments linked to political donations. The group’s anti-corruption scorecard shows varied scores among candidates, indicating issues in campaign finance and transparency ahead of the 2023 elections.
Corruption Scores Jefferson Parish House of Reps Election 2023 by Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | Sept. 22, 2023
According to an analysis of federal government data by Motion to Quash LLC., Louisiana House of Representatives received payments from over 100 entities. These payments amounted to over $200 million dollars in taxpayer-backed Disaster Assistance.
The investigation of loan fraud by PPP loan recipients and Louisiana lawmakers is alarming. Businesses issued large political donations after receiving taxpayer backed pandemic loans. This raises concerns about the legitimacy of their need for assistance.
“Loan recipients made campaign contributions after getting their awards. They should repay the loans,” a spokesperson for Motion to Quash said. “Fraud schemes like this are the costliest for the taxpayers.”
Motion to Quash is a powerful representation of the fight against corruption in Jefferson Parish. The House of Representative Anti Corruption Scorecard serves as a reminder. It highlights the importance of transparency and honesty in our political system. The scorecards give precise and reliable judgment. They offer sound assessment of campaign finance abuse. This is particularly relevant for those interested in the 2023 Elections and the stand against corruption.
Motion to Quash obtained campaign finance reports from the Louisiana Ethics Board website. Disaster Relief Profiles were found at usaspending.gov.
Corruption Scores Jefferson Parish House of Reps Election 2023-SCORE DISTRIBUTION OVERVIEW
Of the 21 candidates for State Representative on the Jefferson Parish sample ballot, 6 scored A+ (28.6%), 1 scored B+ (4.8%), 1 scored B- (4.8%), 2 scored C (9.5%), 8 scored D (38.1%), and 3 scored F (14.3%)
Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
From the time period 2020 to the current, candidates received a grand total of contributions over $1.4 million dollars including a sum of over $600,000 from pharmaceuticals, gaming interests, government contractors, and PPP disaster recipients. By far the most frequent recipient is Timothy Kerner Sr.
Approach
For consistency, we based the total scores on these three principles:
Campaign contributions issued (5 points)
Campaign contributions received (5 points)
Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points)
Only when candidates scored 15 for the whole package did they score 100 percent.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback. If you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
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We’re excited to share the NWC schedule for the third and final day of National Whistleblower Day 2022!
2 PM EST The Story of National Whistleblower Day
Speakers:Stephen Kohn, Jane Turner Tune in for our annual tradition of telling the story of our nation’s brave first whistleblowers and the important actions taken by the Continental Congress to safeguard the integrity of democracy in the United States.
2:30 PM EST Life After Whistleblowing
Speakers:Jane Tuner, Fred Whitehurst, Jackie Garrick, Sara Thompson, Sherron Watkins Influential U.S. whistleblowers will join Jane Turner in an in depth discussion about the impacts whistleblowing has had on their lives and families, how they have moved forward after facing retaliation, and what comes next.
Early Career Whistleblower Attorneys join together to discuss their role in whistleblower rights and protections and best practices learned from mentors who, together with industry changing whistleblowers, helped create the whistleblower laws we use today. Moderated by Matthew Beddingfield of ZMF.
4:30 PM EST Reading of Whistleblower Names
Speakers:Stephen Kohn, Siri Nelson, Jane Turner Over 100 whistleblowers have registered to be recognized this year. We will read their names to commemorate and celebrate their whistleblowing.
5 PM EST Keynote
Speaker:Dr. Allison Gill Federal Whistleblower Dr. Allison Gill tells the story of her whistleblowing, and what came next.
Hope you can attend. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Tracie Burke, President
Motion to Quash LLC
Below are the whistleblowers who’ve submitted their name to be recognized on National Whistleblower Day 2022. These names will be read aloud throughout the ceremony.
Agnes Mina Al Atlansky Aleksey Anisimov Amy Joy Andrae Crayton Andrew Scollick Anthony Barberan Austin Handle Avshalom Tevel Babak Babakinejad Barry Angeline Belinda Calvin Boisson Alexandre Brian Bolden Bruce Gabbard Carrie Devorah Christopher Hood Cindy Dennis-Schappe Constance Andresen Dale Klein Daniel Richardson Daribor Maroevic Darlene Ewing Darren Mitton Dave Dambrosio David Conklin David P. Weber David Skrypichayko Deliris Montanez Diane Signorile Dr. Jason Piccolo Dr. May Edwards Dr. Toni Savage Endashaw Mogessie Tiruneh Francine Marie Arthur Gary Moody George Duggan Georgina Halford-Hall
Gerald Bini Greg Kopatch Heidi Weber Helen Edwards Ibrahim Hussain Baqir Hussain Jacqueline Garrick James Murtagh James English James Moss Jane Turner Jason Piccolo Javier Esqueda Jennifer Sanchez Jill Maratea John Christmas Joseph Carson Julie Dicks Kathy Callahan Katie Lenza Kayla Walker Keith Dougherty Keith Garber Kelly Miller Kenneth Leonard Kevin Stanton Kimberly Young-Mclear Laser Haas Lawrence Miruka Martin Edwinandersen Matthew Jernigan Matthew Tuinstra Mauro Botta Michael Kirwan Michael Larsen Michael Pulse Mike T. Muna Nadia Sindi
Philip Rudy Raulito Balingit Rebekah Jones Rebekah Jones Robert Kobus Robert Maclean Robin Weiss Ron Fisher Roselyn Tolliver Ryan Sweazey Sara Thompson Sam Gundersen Sherri Marquis Sonya McNeal Spencer Murray Stephanie Van De Motter Steve Spangle Susan Carlson Teresa Tumblin Terry Williams Thomas Peterson Tony Rigg Tracie Burke Trevor Kitchen Veronica James Veronica Lack Vina Colley Vitus Ejiogu Chibueze
Today, Motion to Quash LLC is joining the National Whistleblower Center in welcoming French Assembly Member Ugo Bernalicis as we celebrate National Whistleblower Day! Register Here for Whistlebower Day 2-International. Free to Attend!
Hear Mr. Bernalicis’ remarks, today, Friday, July 29, at 2 PM EST.RSVP here!
Ugo Bernalicis was elected to the French National Assembly in 2017 and represents La France Insoumise. As a member of the National Assembly, Bernalicis is committed to bettering France’s whistleblower laws. He has proposed numerous improvements which he continues to advocate for. Although it is believed that the EU Directive was modeled on French whistleblower laws, there is still room to improve. In his remarks, Mr. Bernalicis will discuss needed improvements to French whistleblower law and his general support for whistleblowers.
Here is the schedule for today:
International Whistleblowers and Whistleblower Advocates
2 PM EST
Opening Remarks
Speaker: Ugo Bernalicis
Ugo Bernalicis to give opening remarks on Day 2 of the National Whistleblower Day event.
2:30 PM EST
Understanding Whistleblower Rewards
Speakers: Aiyesha Dey, Jonas Heese, Stephen Kohn
Harvard Business School professors discuss their groundbreaking work on understanding what motivates whistleblowers and the impact of reward laws on whistleblower decision making with author and whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
3:30 PM EST
International Whistleblower Experiences Panel
Speakers: Johannes Stefansson, Yasmine Motarjemi, Ari Danikas
Whistleblowers from around the world will chat with whistleblower Johannes Stefansson, who is from Iceland and blew the whistle in Namibia. The conversation will cover little know nuances of their experiences as whistleblowers outside of the United States.
5 PM EST
Fireside Chat with Alfred Brownell
Speakers: Alfred Brownell, Siri Nelson
Join Siri Nelson and Alfred Brownell for an interactive discussion about environmental whistleblowers and environmental defenders around the world. Alfred Brownell is a professor at Yale and an environmental whistleblower and defender.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Tracie Burke, President
Motion to Quash LLC
Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC promotes legislation that supports the American Anti-Corruption Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019 Click here to donate.
Integrity is a top issue facing Louisiana voters. Unfair business practices and long standing financial connections are breeding grounds for corruption. See how candidates score on integrity for the November 2021 Statewide/Multi-Parish Elections.
We based the candidate integrity scores on these three principles: Campaign Contributions Issued, Campaign Contributions Received, and Disclosures/Conflicts of Interest.
Click here to view the SCORECARD. You can download and print the complimentary spreadsheet. Click on the Grades Tab to view each Candidate’s folder.
METHODOLOGY
Candidates are graded on the number of critical issues for anti-corruption. These issues are listed in the candidate scorecard. They are divided into three overarching principles. We believe all of these issues are crucial for candidate integrity.
We assigned a total possible score of 5 for each principle. For the sake of consistency, we treat individual issues equally. Calculating fewer of these critical issues gets candidates a higher score. Only when they score 15 for the whole package do they score 100 percent.
We compiled candidate information from their campaign websites, in interviews, or from public and private sources.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback—if you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC promotes legislation that supports the American Anti-Corruption Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019 Click here to donate.
I attended the National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) National Whistleblower Day celebration. It was a masterclass celebration honoring the amazing contributions of whistleblowers and I’m so grateful I was recognized. We made history!
Celebrating whistleblowers is not always fun. It takes determination and commitment to stand beside other whistleblowers against waste, fraud, and abuse. But, the monumental support at this National Whistleblower Day inspired me. I am confident that we can stand up and speak truthfully.
Largest and Most Prestigious National Whistleblower Day in History!
While more than 1000 people RSVP’d for National Whistleblower Day this year, even more showed up to join the celebration! Our 2021 National Whistleblower Day celebration had nearly 10,000 people in attendance, celebrating whistleblowers. Together, we made history.
The event featured Jan Turner, FBI Whistleblower, as the Mistress of Ceremonies. It also included more than 60 speakers. With over a dozen panels, it was the largest National Whistleblower Day event in history.
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We were so thrilled to celebrate whistleblowers, our contributions, and making history with a global audience of whistleblower advocates. Please consider donating to Motion to Quash LLC. Your support will help future National Whistleblower Day celebrations. It will also aid our work fighting on behalf of whistleblowers. Click the button below to donate!
Celebrating Whistleblower Victories
Besides our unprecedented success at National Whistleblower Day, many pieces of whistleblower protection legislation were recently introduced:
The reintroduced Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2021, by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in the U.S. Senate, would protect federal employees, current and former, right to petition or reveal information to Congress. NWC, joined by POGO, TAF, and WoA, issued a letter of support for this bill on July 28. Motion to Quash LLC firmly supports this bill.
Additionally, the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 (WPIA), introduced by a bipartisan group of Representatives led by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), would strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees who expose wrongdoing. They will have greater legal recourse against retaliation including access to a jury trial.
Finally, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act of 2021, introduced by Sens. Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), would help the integrity of our nation’s tax system. Namely, by strengthening and improving the IRS Tax Whistleblower Program. NWC, joined by TAF, POGO, and GAP, issued a letter of support on June 16.
Motion to Quash LLC thanks and recognizes the efforts of NWC, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Sen. Charles Grassley, and Sen. Ron Wyden for introducing these important bills and for their continued support for whistleblowers.
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By Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | May 26, 2021
Integrity is a top issue facing Louisiana voters. Unfair business practices and long standing financial connections are breeding grounds for corruption. This scorecard focuses on the 7th Senatorial District. Download the spreadsheet to see how candidates scored on integrity this election.
We based the candidate integrity scores on these three principles:
Campaign Contributions Issued
Campaign Contributions Received
Disclosures/Conflicts of Interest
Click here to view the SCORECARD. You can download and print the complimentary spreadsheet. Click on the grades tab to view each Candidate’s folder.
METHOD
M2Q method grades candidates based on the number of critical issues for anti-corruption. These issues are listed in the candidate scorecard and divided into three overarching principles. We believe all of these issues are crucial for candidate integrity.
For consistency, we assigned a total possible score of 5 for each principle. For the sake of consistency, we treat individual issues equally. Calculating fewer of these critical issues gets candidates a higher score. Only when they score 15 for the whole package do they score 100 percent.
We compiled candidate information from their campaign websites, in interviews, or from public and private sources.
Campaigns are dynamic, so we welcome your feedback. If you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Louisiana State Senate District 7, Special Primary
June 12, 2021
Note: This Special Primary Election is an all-party primary, in which all candidates from each party compete to receive a majority vote. If no candidate receives 50% of the total votes cast, the top two vote recipients will advance to a Special General Election on July 10, 2021.
Early Voting for Primary Election- Friday, May 28, 2021 – Saturday, June 5, 2021
Primary Election Day- Saturday, June 12, 2021
General Runoff Date (if applicable)- Saturday, July 10, 2021
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The article highlights the pervasive issue of police sexual misconduct in Louisiana, particularly in Jefferson Parish. Victims face significant barriers to reporting, including intimidation by law enforcement. Motion to Quash LLC advocates for civil remedies under the Prison Rape Elimination Act to ensure justice for victims and calls for legislative action.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct By: Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | November 18, 2020
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct describes the seal of secrecy of sexual misconduct by police officers. It hinders the control of police sexual violence in Louisiana. This issue also affects achieving police accountability.
As more efforts to handle sexual abuse by law enforcement in Louisiana are revealed, victims are still seeking justice. They suffered police sexual violence, specifically in Jefferson Parish.
Evidence of Police Sexual Misconduct
Motion to Quash LLC obtained evidence of police sexual misconduct across Louisiana. Sheriff Joe Lopinto and District Attorney Paul Connick improperly investigated reports of police sexual violence. This violence occurred and continues to occur by law enforcement and employees of Jefferson Parish. “Some high ranking members in law enforcement across Louisiana are using hidden cameras during intercourse without the person’s knowledge. They do this sometimes while on duty. Then the officers share the videos with others,” according to disclosures obtained by Motion to Quash LLC.
“Survivors of police sexual violence are unique in their situation. They must report the assault to the same people who committed it. That’s the main reason some don’t report it,” one victim told Motion to Quash LLC.
The Sheriff and the DA are reluctant to take reports or complaints of police sexual violence. They often try to dissuade victims from making them. Sometimes, they wrongly categorize reports of abuse to diminish their severity and impact.
If that fails, Sheriff Lopinto and District Attorney Paul Connick take further action. During elections, they actively pursue a victim’s silence. They use direct threats and intimidation.
One victim in Jefferson Parish told Motion to Quash LLC about her experience. She was “given the run around” by internal affairs officers. They intimidated and discouraged her from making the report. Instead, they gave her a battered women’s brochure. They told her to call the hot line on the brochure for support.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct
One of the perpetrators was recently convicted of second degree rape. He is in jail awaiting trial for first degree rape. These rapes would have been prevented if Jefferson Parish had honored victims requests for charges.
Motion to Quash LLC takes action against police sexual violence. They help victims in Jefferson Parish file lawsuits. But, there are no civil provisions yet for the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Urge congress this session to pass a bill that allows civil provisions under PREA. Now is the time for action. We urge Congress to pass an amendment that provides a civil remedy. This remedy is for victims of Police Sexual Violence in Louisiana.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct Legal Action
Here is a copy of the civil lawsuit. Warning, this graphic content is distressing for victims of sexual assault.
“In October 2020, defendant [name redacted] was an employee of the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office. The defendant sexually harassed the plaintiff via text message. Without warning or provocation, the defendant transmitted unsolicited photos of his own genitalia to the plaintiff. This hostile act by the defendant caused the plaintiff extreme emotional distress,” the lawsuit alleges
Petition for Court Martial under the section 10 U.S. Code § 920c – Art. 120c. Other sexual misconduct
(2) Knowingly capturing images, videos, or recordings of another person’s private area without their consent is prohibited. This applies under circumstances where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Violators shall be punished as a court-martial shall direct.
The law says there is no consensual sex under the Prison Rape Elimination Act. This is due to the power imbalance. This situation clearly demands pressing and serious attention. We need to pass bills that promote civil provisions for victims of the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct- YOUR VOICE BE HEARD:
Advocate for Civil Provisions for the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Send a message to your Congress members. Ask them to take concrete action to offer civil remedies for PREA victims in Louisiana.
CONTACT YOUR HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE:
Use the Directory of House of Representatives to contact your House Representatives. Easily send a message using the contact information and forms provided through this link.
EMAIL OR SAMPLE LETTER FOR CONTACTING YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Feel free to copy and paste the letter below into the message field of any contact form. You can also use it in the body of emails to your House Representatives. Enter the name of your representative at the start of the message. Sign your name at the end. Consider adding your own personal anecdote or observation to the messages you send.
Dear Member of Congress [Name]:
As your constituent
I am writing today to ask for your support of Civil Provisions for Victims of PREA. I am sure that every day you have a multitude of bills crossing your desk. Still, I ask you to pay specific attention to those related to law enforcement. These bills promote civil provisions for PREA victims in Louisiana.
There have been efforts to give remedies for victims of police sexual violence in criminal court. Yet, there are no provisions for victims of police sexual violence in civil court. Clearly, this situation demands pressing and serious attention, including passing bills promoting civil provisions for the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Now is the time for action. I respectfully urge you to pass an amendment offering a civil remedy for victims of Police Sexual Violence in Louisiana.
As an Advocate
I support Motion to Quash LLC, a non-partisan online publication. It is dedicated to advocating for civil remedies under PREA and raising awareness of the Prison Rape Elimination Act. I urge you to protect the integrity of PREA by supporting legislation on its behalf this session.
Remedies
I am eagerly waiting to hear from you. Please share the positive steps you are taking to advance civil remedies for victims of police sexual violence. This is crucial for both the immediate and long-term future.
Sincerely,
[Insert Your Name]
[District or State]
[Contact Information] (if you wish/want a reply)
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Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | October 23, 2020
2020 Candidate Integrity SCORECARD-Justice of the Peace-Jefferson Parish
Integrity is a top issue facing Jefferson Parish voters. Discover how Justice of the Peace candidates in Jefferson Parish score on integrity. Review their financial disclosures and campaign finance reports. Then ask the candidates to pledge to Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana.
We based the integrity scores on these three principles:
1. Campaign Contributions Issued
2. Campaign Contributions Received
3. Financial Disclosure Statements.
Click below to view the SCORECARDS. You can download the complimentary spreadsheet. Candidate review folders are available upon request to: info@motiontoquash.org.
Candidates are graded based on the number of critical issues for anti-corruption. These issues are listed in the candidate scorecard and divided into three overarching principles. We believe all of these issues are crucial to unrigging our broken system.
We assigned a total possible score of 5 for each principle. For the sake of consistency, we treat individual issues equally. Calculating fewer of these critical issues gets candidates a higher score. Only when they score 15 for the whole package do they get 100 percent.
We compiled candidate information from their campaign websites, in interviews, or from public and private resources.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback—if you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email at info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Recognized by the NWC,Tracie Burke is author of Motion to Quash. M2Q supports the Whistleblower Protection Act. If you would like to support journalism in the public interest, click here to donate.Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC .
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The Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana, led by Motion to Quash LLC, seeks to eliminate judicial corruption by prohibiting judges from accepting attorney contributions. The initiative aims to provide citizens with the tools to challenge corrupt judges, ensuring fair trials and restoring integrity to the judicial system. Citizens are encouraged to contact their legislators for support.
Have you ever been affected by a Judge’s decision in Louisiana? Did the decision affect you in such a way that you lost money? Were you left at risk of ongoing abuse? Or were you not allowed to visit your children? Chances are that you have. Did you feel the court was corrupt? The answer to that is probably yes. If so, Motion to Quash LLC has the solution. Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana.
We want the public to get precise and understandable information. We aim to show what you can do to rid Louisiana of Judicial corruption.
Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana to help us remedy those problems. Make the process right. Aid in ridding the Louisiana judiciary of bad and corrupt judges.
Harmful Effect of Money in Louisiana Government
Motion to Quash LLC takes action against government corruption and retribution in Louisiana. No one can get a fair trial if judges accept illegal payments from attorneys. Judges are also shielded by retroactive immunity from criminal prosecution.
A significant number of judges in Louisiana accept illegal payments from attorneys in the form of campaign contributions. Motion to Quash LLC is taking steps to pass legislation. The legislation prohibits any judge who receives attorney contributions from continuing to serve in the district where those attorneys practice.
What You Can Do to Rid the Louisiana Judiciary of Bad and Corrupt Judges
There is continuing fraud before the courts in Louisiana and the Louisiana judicial system is in a crisis. This is the underlying story. Judges have corrupted the Louisiana judicial system by receiving illegal contributions and payments to increase their own interests.
The Louisiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Superior Court Justices know many Louisiana judges are disqualified under law. First, the attorney gave them a criminal payment. The attorney then: (1) appears before them as a party; (2) appears as a witness; or (3) has an interest.
How to Disqualify Your Judge
Responsibility falls on citizens to reclaim our justice system. The method is for qualified litigants to file LA Code Crim Pro 987 based on fraud upon the court. Use the Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Dismiss Prosecution forms. Also, use the Rule to Show Cause and the Order of Dismissal forms. Here is a link to the forms provided by LSAC http://www.lasc.org/rules/City_Parish/Uniform_Forms_for_City_Parish_Courts.pdf
The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution of the United States (Article VI, Clause 2)
Federal laws offer an opportunity to reverse the judge’s ruling. This allows for working the case to reach its logical conclusion.
The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution establishes the Constitution as the “supreme Law of the Land.” This means that the Constitution holds the highest authority. Federal laws made according to it and treaties under its authority also constitute this supreme law. They thus take priority over any conflicting state laws.
Section 1346 of Title 18, United States Code
Section 1346 of Title 18, United States Code provides an intangible right to honest services. Federal prosecutors have applied the statute in cases of public corruption. They have also applied it in cases where private individuals breached a fiduciary duty to another.
Exercise Your Rights & Contact Your Legislators
Motion to Quash LLC is drafting legislation. We are sending it to every legislator. Our goal is to stop any judge from receiving payments from attorneys who practice in the same district. The next step for you, the voters, will be to exercise your rights to contact your legislators. They are your representatives and work for you. Urge them to get the amendment passed. Remember, these payments have affected every aspect of the court system, so now is the time for action.
“If you have been hurt by a judicial decision or by a corrupt judge and you want to do something about it, this is the only thing that you can do. Protesting in the street is not going to get you anywhere. Making music or noise is not going to get you anywhere. Exercising your right will get you somewhere.” – Dr. Richard Fine, Founder, Vote for Justice, Campaign for Judicial Integrity.
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We are filing a lawsuit to remove a gag order. This will allow us to publish information about issues concerning Judicial reviews. It also involves corruption in Jefferson Parish. Please share our donation link and, if you can, donate. Our representation is pro bono and your donation helps cover the filing fee. Thank you for your support for journalism in the public interest.
Update: We just received a $50 donation from Rusty Autry, who is a candidate for Louisiana State Rep. The balance is $350. Thank you, Rusty!
A huge thank you to Daryl Lamouranne for your continued support.
Without people like you, Motion to Quash LLC would not manage to help seek justice for women in Louisiana.
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