Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Majority-Black District, Guts VRA Section 2May 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais strikes down a majority-Black district and sharply limits VRA Section 2, triggering redistricting efforts across several Republican-led states.
Fifth Circuit Blocks Mifepristone Mail Access, Drugmakers Rush to Supreme CourtMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Fifth Circuit ordered the FDA to reinstate in-person dispensing rules for mifepristone, blocking mail and telehealth access nationally. Drugmakers filed emergency Supreme Court applications.
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Callais Mandate, Triggering Southern Redistricting WaveMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court fast-tracked finality of its Callais VRA ruling, suspending Louisiana's primary and triggering redistricting moves in Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.
Fifth Circuit Blocks Mifepristone Telehealth Access; Supreme Court IntervenesMay 14, 2026Legal NewsA Fifth Circuit panel reinstated mifepristone's in-person dispensing rule nationwide; Justice Alito issued successive emergency stays as the full Supreme Court deliberated.
Louisiana Jury Convicts Man on Five Attempted-Murder Counts After Deputy StandoffMay 13, 2026VerdictsA Livingston Parish jury convicted Faron Dillon on five counts of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer after he fired on deputies serving a warrant, with sentencing set for late June 2026.
Louisiana Jury Convicts Faron Dillon on All Six CountsMay 12, 2026VerdictsA Livingston Parish jury convicted Faron Dillon on five counts of attempted murder of a police officer and one felon-in-possession count at Louisiana's 21st JDC.
5th Circuit Orders FDA to Reinstate Mifepristone In-Person RequirementMay 6, 2026Law and PolicyThe Fifth Circuit ordered the FDA to reinstate in-person mifepristone dispensing on May 1, 2026; the Supreme Court stayed the ruling three days later.
Shreveport Jury Convicts Davis of Second-Degree Murder in 2023 KillingMay 5, 2026VerdictsA Caddo Parish jury convicted Steven Darnell Davis of second-degree murder and illegal firearm possession in the 2023 killing of Bre'Anna Hall in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Federal Jury Convicts Deputy U.S. Marshal on Civil Rights and Obstruction CountsMay 1, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Lafayette, Louisiana convicted Deputy U.S. Marshal Joshua Firmin of civil rights violations and obstruction of justice for assaulting a shackled prisoner at the Lafayette federal courthouse in April 2026.