Louisiana can tell you exactly how long it jailed people it had no right to hold

By: Andrea Hagan

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 911

Last Updated: 3 days, 1 hour ago

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An Orleans Parish judge ordered Lisa Andres to be released from jail May 30, 2025, according to court records cited in a new lawsuit against the state. She was not.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections secured the documents needed for Andres’ release Oct. 15 — 100 days after the judge’s order — according to a federal lawsuit from Andres and Jaren Brignac, who the state held nine days past his …

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