PURPOSED FOR THE PEOPLE STATEMENT The people spoke. And their voices were overridden. In Orleans Parish, the voters elected Calvin Duncan with nearly 70 percent of the vote, a man who survived wrongful incarceration and stood ready to bring transparency to a broken system. But before he could take office, Governor Jeff Landry signed legislation eliminating the very position the people voted for. Let’s be clear. This law did not come years before the election. It did not come

I stand with the NAACP when it comes to protecting voting rights. Every person deserves a voice. But justice is not something you pick and choose. Don’t come looking for our votes, our support, and our voices if you can’t stand with us when we’re fighting for our lives, our freedom, and our innocence. Dwight Celestine reached out with DNA evidence and proof, and still no support. That’s a problem. If you’re going to stand for justice, stand for ALL justice. Not just what’s co