Louisiana court backs abolishing New Orleans exoneree's elected office

Calvin Duncan, wearing a button signifying his disagreement with Louisiana Senate Bill 256, is sworn-in as the new clerk on April 21, 2026 on the steps of the Orleans Parish Criminal District Courthouse in New Orleans. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)

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