Federal court leaves Angola prison farm line in place despite ruling on heat conditions

A federal judge ruled that the Louisiana State Penitentiary’s “Farm Line” program violated the rights of incarcerated workers ...
Opinion
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A Farm Line ruling could reshape daily life inside Angola

An imminent federal ruling could leave Angola’s Farm Line intact. Or it could deeply reshape daily work assignments for hundreds of incarcerated men. [...]Read More... from A Farm Line ruling could re ...
WWNO

Q&A: What to know as landmark Angola ‘farm line’ trial nears ruling

This story first aired during the May 1, 2026, broadcast of Louisiana Considered. You can listen to the full episode here. I think it's probably best to start at the beginning of this lawsuit, ...
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Federal court hears argument to stop farm work at Angola prison in Louisiana in high heat

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A federal judge heard arguments on a motion to stop using the Farm Line at Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly called Angola, during the high summer heat in Louisiana.
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Federal judge certifies class action over farm labor at Angola prison

A federal judge certified a class action lawsuit for incarcerated men at Louisiana State Penitentiary. The lawsuit alleges that forced farm labor conditions are unconstitutional and violate the ...
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‘They’re still humans:’ Court hearings continue on the lawsuit filed against the state, Angola’s prison labor

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Advocacy groups involved in a federal lawsuit over prison labor at Angola held a press conference in Baton Rouge. The Promise of Justice Initiative and Rights ...