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News & Announcements: 2026-02

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February 3, 2026
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana will host a CLE presented by the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society in celebration of African American History Month. The panel-discussion CLE is entitled “Louisiana’s Post-Voting Rights Act Advancements and Ongoing Struggles.” The program will be Friday, Feb. 27 from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 501 of the courthouse. There is no cost, and lunch will be provided. However, advance registration is required at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kku7hms. The CLE is in-person only. The New Orleans Bar Association, the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and the New Orleans Chapter of the Association for Women Attorneys are co-sponsoring the event.