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Alanah Odoms Hebert

Executive Director

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Alanah Odoms Hebert is executive director of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Louisiana. 

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The interior hall of a prison.

Oct 2, 2020

The Law That Sent a Man to Prison for Life for Stealing a Pair of Hedge Clippers – and What Prosecutors Can do ºìÐÓÊÓƵ It

The Law That Sent a Man to Prison for Life for Stealing a Pair of Hedge Clippers – and What Prosecutors Can do ºìÐÓÊÓƵ It
inmates walk the yard during recreation time in a county jail.

Apr 7, 2020

Louisiana’s Suspension of Due Process Could Be a COVID-19 Catastrophe in Jails and Prisons

Louisiana’s Suspension of Due Process Could Be a COVID-19 Catastrophe in Jails and Prisons
Wearing Nike sneakers

Sep 12, 2018

Louisiana Mayor Caves on Attempted Ban of Nike Products

Louisiana Mayor Caves on Attempted Ban of Nike Products
Jury Box

Aug 6, 2018

In Louisiana, You Can Be Convicted by a Hung Jury

In Louisiana, You Can Be Convicted by a Hung Jury
Prison Hallway

Jul 6, 2018

Louisiana is No Longer the World’s Prison Capital. Here’s What’s Next.

Louisiana is No Longer the World’s Prison Capital. Here’s What’s Next.