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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana teamed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to hold a naturalization ceremony in which 147 petitioners became United States citizens. In a special ceremony held at the National WWII Museum on September 17, 2025, the Honorable Wendy B. Vitter, Chief Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, presided and provided the keynote address. In her remarks, Chief Judge Vitter acknowledged that the ceremony coincided with Constitution Day, which commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. She admired the petitioners making the choice to become American citizens and obtaining the same rights as the authors of the Constitution 238 years ago. Chief Judge Vitter then administered the Oath of Allegiance, followed by a recorded message from President Donald J. Trump. Chief Judge Vitter then handed out certificates to our country’s newest citizens. To view photos from the ceremony, please select this link.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana held a naturalization ceremony in which 17 petitioners became United States citizens. The Honorable Brandon S. Long, U.S. District Judge, presided over the September 4 ceremony. He welcomed and congratulated the petitioners and invited everyone to stand for the playing of the National Anthem by the Marine Forces Reserve Band and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, led by representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Judge Long then invited immigration attorney Megan Jackler to provide remarks. She congratulated the new citizens and said earning their citizenship proved they already possessed the most American of qualities: hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice. Jackler asked the new citizens to reflect on the final words of the Pledge of Allegiance they just recited, “with liberty and justice for all,” and celebrate the fact those words now include them.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Liz Chickering then issued the statement of petitioners’ eligibility for citizenship and presented petitioners’ requests for name change. After granting the requests for name change, Judge Long invited the...
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Survivors of domestic and family violence frequently encounter complex legal challenges that extend across multiple practice areas. This panel features attorneys from legal aid organizations who provide direct representation to adults and children impacted by domestic and family violence. Panelists will discuss the scope of legal remedies available to survivors, including protective orders, custody and visitation, housing, immigration relief, and access to public benefits--while also addressing the unique challenges that arise in practice. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical role of legal advocacy in promoting safety, stability, and justice for survivors, and will leave with ideas on how they can contribute much needed pro bono services. Those already practicing in this field will gain practical insights to...
more »THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA HAS ISSUED REQUEST FOR QUOTE LAEDCLERK25-0006 FOR CARPET CLEANING IN CHAMBERS AND COURTROOMS.
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THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, HAS ISSUED REQUEST FOR QUOTE NUMBER LAEDCLERK25-0005 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF DELL ULTRASHARP 49-INCH CURVED MONITORS or EQUIVALENT. VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL MAY OBTAIN A COPY OF THE REQUEST FROM THE SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICE LOCATED AT 500 POYDRAS STREET, ROOM B-208, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. ELECTRONIC COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED BY EMAILING: LAEDML_PROCUREMENT@LAED.USCOURTS.GOV
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THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, HAS ISSUED SOLICITATION NUMBER LAEDCLERK25‐0001 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF EMPLOYEE PARKING WITHIN TWO BLOCKS OF 500 POYDRAS STREET, ROOM B208, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION FROM LAEDML_PROCUREMENT@LAED.USCOURTS.GOV
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