Louisiana among states putting criminal justice policies before voters in 2026
Voters in nine states, including Louisiana, will consider ballot measures regarding criminal justice and drug policy reforms this fall.
Voters in nine states will weigh changes to their criminal legal systems and drug policies this fall.
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