Law and order on life support: Elayn Hunt in the age of Louisiana’s tough-on-crime laws

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is not just a prison; it is the entire state's processing plant.

By: Andrea Hagan

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 1,023

Last Updated: 4 days, 15 hours ago

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She did what good correctional officers are supposed to do. She saw something wrong — a high-ranking colleague allegedly carrying on a sexual relationship with a murderer serving a life sentence — and she reported it, WBRZ-TV reported last week.

For her trouble, she says she was transferred to a more dangerous unit where she was later attacked.

We teach our children that standing up for what is right is not always …

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