Posts filed under Jeff Landry

MILLS: SCOTUS Chooses Abortionists Over Women's Health Care Standards

The United States Supreme Court has ruled, 5-to-4, against the Louisiana law in June Medical Services v. Russo. This case was about state lawmakers instituting basic health and safety laws to protect women. The question was whether abortionists can bully their way out of following the rules that apply to everyone else. 

I am disappointed once again in the liberals on the U.S. Supreme Court and their newest ally, Chief Justice John Roberts, who decided against women and invalidated Louisiana’s admitting privileges law. The Court was wrong in failing to recognize the right of states to ensure access to quality emergency medical care.

Still, we are very proud of Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, Solicitor General, Liz Murrill, and former Representative/current Senator Katrina Jackson (D-Monroe), who authored the 2014 legislation that received broad bipartisan support. It is unfortunate that the Supreme Court failed to recognize the sovereign rights of states to govern in a manner which protects women’s safety. Apparently, the U.S. Supreme Court has another agenda and will continue to retain the unconstitutional and illegitimate Roe v. Wade decision. Protecting the unborn child’s right to life is the greatest human rights issue of our time. We must stand firm in the fight.

Louisiana enacted this law to protect women from the abortion businesses and their history of dirty and dangerous abortions by requiring abortion doctors—like doctors at all Louisiana free standing clinics – to be able to admit and treat their patients at nearby hospitals if the need arises. This ensures that doctors performing abortions will be competent and provide continuity of care to their patients.

This decision sends a dangerous message to states, which have the duty to prioritize women’s health and safety over abortion business interests. All states—including Louisiana—have a valid interest in regulating abortion and a duty to protect the health and safety of women. Today’s dangerous and medically substandard abortion clinics harm women. Louisiana abortion providers went to extraordinary lengths to erase a law that promotes the wellbeing of women. The Supreme Court should have put an end to this.

Abortion doctors regularly place profits over patients. The Court failed to recognize that when abortion providers seek to overturn health and safety laws enacted to protect women, they are not operating in women’s best interests. The Court missed a chance to end this conflict of interest that rewards abortion businesses at the expense of women.

Please remain in prayer for our nation -- that our Court will soon see the evil of abortion and abandon the untenable position of defending those who take innocent lives.

In His Service, 
Gene Mills
President
Louisiana Family Forum

Posted on June 29, 2020 and filed under Abortion, Jeff Landry, Louisiana.

11 Republican attorneys general ask Congress to shut down criticism of police

The letter, spearheaded by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, praises law enforcement and asks House and Senate leadership to assist in quelling anti-police sentiments: "We especially rely on you, as the leaders of the most important legislative body in the world, to discourage dangerous disinformation and to help us restore the country’s faith in the overwhelming majority of law-enforcement officers who perform their jobs honorably and bring stability to our cities and states."

The other attorneys general who signed on to the letter were Leslie Rutledge of Arkansas, Curtis Hill of Indiana, Lynn Fitch of Mississippi, Doug Peterson of Nebraska, Wayne Stenehjem of North Dakota, Dave Yost of Ohio, Mike Hunter of Oklahoma, Alan Wilson of South Carolina, and Ken Paxton of Texas. The Western States Sheriffs Association and Southwestern Border Sheriffs Association also signed on to the letter.

The letter can be found here.

Read more: 11 Republican attorneys general ask Congress to shut down criticism of police

Posted on June 26, 2020 and filed under Jeff Landry.

LANDRY: Trump Has 200th Judicial Nominee Confirmed

Louisiana Attorney General congratulates President Donald Trump on the successful confirmation of the 200th nominee to the federal bench:

Posted on June 25, 2020 and filed under Donald Trump, Jeff Landry.

LANDRY: Efforts to Fight COVID-19 in Louisiana

Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry, posted the information below regarding a recent appearance on Fox News concerning the efforts to combat COVID-19 in Louisiana:

ON FOX NEWS LAST NIGHT I SPOKE ABOUT OUR EFFORTS TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS AND MY MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT YESTERDAY OF NEW MEDICATIONS FOR LOUISIANA. As you may have seen, at a press conference yesterday I spoke of the new medications I have secured including 8,000 packs of Azithromycin (Z Paks) and an additional 75,000 tablets of hydroxychloroquine from Teva pharmaceuticals. This is in addition to the 400,000 donations of hydroxycloroquine I secured from Amneal last week. This medication helps increase the supply in Louisiana for those patients already taking these medications for other reasons, for doctors who may use them for COVID-19 Coronavirus treatments and for the LSU Medical School which is conducting clinical trials for virus treatments. I will continue to do all I can to fight for Louisiana so we can beat this Coronavirus. Together we will win! 

Posted on April 7, 2020 and filed under Coronavirus, Jeff Landry.

Attorney General Jeff Landry And State Senator Fred Mills Announce Donation Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets

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BATON ROUGE, LA - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, working with the assistance of State Senate Health and Welfare Chairman Fred Mills, is announcing a major donation by Amneal Pharmaceuticals to help respond to the COVID-19 health emergency. Amneal is donating 400,000 hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets to the State of Louisiana.

"On behalf of Louisiana, I want to thank Amneal for this generous donation," said General Landry. "It is important we all work together to help solve the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis. We must come together as Louisianans and as Americans. This donation from Amneal demonstrates their strong effort to be a good corporate citizen in our Nation."

Read more: Attorney General Jeff Landry And State Senator Fred Mills Announce Donation Of 400,000 Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets From Amneal Pharmaceuticals To Benefit COVID-19 Coronavirus Patients In Louisiana

Posted on April 1, 2020 and filed under Heathcare, Jeff Landry, Louisiana.

LANDRY: Defending Life and Women at SCOTUS

This morning, Attorney General Jeff Landry went before the Supreme Court to defend Louisiana’s law requiring admitting privileges for doctors who perform abortion. The below was posted to Landry’s Facebook page:

TODAY, AT THE SUPREME COURT I WILL DEFEND LOUISIANA'S PRO-LIFE AND PRO-WOMEN LAW ON ABORTION. This morning I am with Louisiana Solicitor General Elizabeth Murrill from my official office as we go before the Supreme Court of the United States defending Louisiana's bipartisan pro-life and pro-women law requiring hospital admitting privileges for those performing abortions. Abortionists should not escape these common sense regulations.

Posted on March 4, 2020 and filed under Jeff Landry.

AG Jeff Landry: Louisiana joins multistate investigation into JUUL Labs

“As a father, I am deeply troubled by the alarming number of middle school and high school students using e-cigarettes,” said General Landry. “As the Attorney General, I will continue to do all that I legally can to protect children and make our state safer,” Landry said.

Landry says even though cigarette usage has dramatically dropped among youth, vaping rates continue to skyrocket.

Read more: AG Jeff Landry: Louisiana joins multistate investigation into JUUL Labs

Posted on February 27, 2020 and filed under Jeff Landry, Louisiana.

LOUISIANA CITIZENS FOR JOB CREATORS: Attorney General Jeff Landry Named Top Republican Attorney General

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Earlier this week, Attorney General Jeff Landry was selected to be Chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) for 2020. As Chairman, AG Landry will lead RAGAs efforts to elect Republican Attorneys General across the country in next years political cycle. AG Landry has exemplified what it means to be a conservative Republican Attorney General. Being named Chairman of RAGA affirms his efforts and influence as Republicans look to increase their presence of Attorneys General.

“This year, RAGA obtained its first clean sweep of races in history, and I am looking forward to building on that positive momentum and increasing the Republican majority in 2020,” said RAGA Chairman, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry. “I am honored and excited to take over as Chairman of such an outstanding organization. I will work with my colleagues to continue to elect rule of law champions across the country, including in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, states that President Trump picked up in 2016. As Chairman, I pledge to make our communities safer, protect the Constitution, and defend our values.”

AG Landry is also currently the President of the National Association of Attorneys General, a bi-partisian group of all AGs focused on providing guidance and support to the top legal officer of each state.

Read more about AG Landry being named RAGA Chairman HERE!

Posted on November 22, 2019 and filed under Jeff Landry.

Landry, Nungesser looking toward 2023 governor’s election

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Both Landry and Nungesser put stakes in the ground less than two days after Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards won re-election Saturday, The News Star reports. 

Edwards, who defeated Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone 51%-49% in Saturday’s runoff, is term limited, leaving an open seat in four years. Landry sent an email to supporters and state Republican Party leaders Sunday basically declaring himself the GOP linchpin in Louisiana and promising to protect conservative values. Landry’s email includes links where voters can go to provide information about themselves and whether they would consider hosting a fundraiser. 

Nungesser, meanwhile, said he is “absolutely” considering a run in 2023. 

Read more: Landry, Nungesser looking toward 2023 governor’s election

Posted on November 20, 2019 and filed under Billy Nungesser, Jeff Landry, Louisiana.

Louisiana attorney general wades into the governor's race

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Landry's name isn't listed on the paperwork for the Make Louisiana Great Again PAC filed with Louisiana's ethics administration office. But Landry's political consultant Brent Littlefield confirmed Thursday the attorney general is behind the effort, which hasn't yet filed information about its donors.

The PAC launched a 30-second statewide TV ad ahead of the Nov. 16 runoff election that slams Edwards on the bipartisan criminal sentencing law rewrite he championed, suggesting it damaged public safety.

Read more: Louisiana attorney general wades into the governor's race

Again, Thank You Jeff Landry for Your Fight Against Opioids

My regular job is oilfield related and many do not know that I was once a paramedic with Acadian Ambulance. Just giving this bit of personal information to put into context what I have to say next. This is from my personal Facebook page

What a way to start the weekend. Stopped for gas in Houma on the way back to New Iberia after work and walked in to the store and onto a guy overdosing on drugs in the Subway next door. Houma PD was already on scene and administered Narcan and the guy had an open airway by the time AASI arrived.

This is just another reason why I am proud of our Attorney General. Jeff was able to get Narcan for first responders to use and this saved this guy’s life.

The opioid problem is very prevalent here in our state. Talk to your kids!!!!

Read more: New Opioid Fighting Initiative Announced By Attorney General Jeff Landry

Posted on September 20, 2019 and filed under Drugs, Jeff Landry.

Jeff Landry Hosts Annual Alligator Hunt

This weekend, AG Jeff Landry hosted his annual Alligator Hunt, with hundreds of supporters coming out to enjoy Cajun hospitality.

Several local elected officials, along with those seeking elected office, were in attendance, including Dr. Ralph Abraham, who is looking to unseat Louisiana’s Cajun Obama, John Bel Edwards.

Posted on September 8, 2019 and filed under Jeff Landry, Louisiana, Ralph Abraham.

LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL JEFF LANDRY WILL RECEIVE LFF 2019 GLADIATOR AWARD!

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Baton Rouge, La. — Each year, Louisiana Family Forum (LFF) presents its Gladiator Award to an individual who goes the extra mile to advance freedom and honors the principles our nation was founded upon. The 2019 Gladiator Award recipient is Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry for his dedication to preserving the rule of law and the foundational principles of life, liberty, and limited government.

  • Under Landry’s leadership, the Louisiana Department of Justice (LDOJ) has vigorously defended legislatively enacted regulations on abortion providers. Currently, his office is preparing to argue June Medical Services, LLC v. Gee before the United States Supreme Court if certiorari is granted in the case. The law being challenged, Act 620 of 2014 by Representative Katrina Jackson, requires Louisiana abortionists to provide women with a basic standard of care by requiring physicians to have hospital admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in the event of emergency circumstances.

  • Attorney General Landry upheld the 2nd Amendment when he successfully led the efforts to block banks from doing bond business with the State after they refused to do business with law-abiding firearms companies.

  • Landry has upheld religious expression in schools when he co-authored the Louisiana Student Rights Review with Congressman Mike Johnson, the first set of such guidelines published by a DOJ for students, teachers, and administrators on religious expression in government schools.

  • Protecting children from predators, the LDOJ Cyber Crime Unit has made over 400 arrests.

  • Landry has repeatedly challenged executive powers when he asserted that Louisiana’s Governor was overstepping constitutional authority by interfering with the legislative process in crafting law. Landry’s assertion of executive overreach via Executive Order JBE 2016-11 (which effectively granted LGBQT+ ‘men’ the privilege to patronize women’s restrooms) has been upheld in three separate decisions all the way to the Louisiana State Supreme Court.

LFF President Gene Mills says, “Louisiana is fortunate to have a principled counselor as the head of LDOJ. Jeff Landry and his stellar legal team deserve honor and gratitude for a job well done and often completed under difficult fiscal limitations!”

Landry is receiving the award at the 2019 LFF Awards Gala on September 26th at Healing Place Arena in Baton Rouge, La.


Posted on August 20, 2019 and filed under Jeff Landry, Louisiana.

Seeking a 2nd Term, Tomorrow Attorney General Jeff Landry To Officially File for Re-Election

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Landry will seek to continue his work protecting Louisiana 

BROUSSARD – Tuesday morning at Louisiana’s Secretary of State’s office, Attorney General Jeff Landry will officially file for re-election.

Landry has launched a new campaign website at www.LandryForLouisiana.com and on the site outlines many accomplishments since first being elected to the office in 2015.

“I, and my team at the Louisiana Department of Justice, have worked tirelessly to protect the citizens of Louisiana. We are working to protect families from crime, working to protect our jobs and economy, and working to protect the common sense values Louisiana citizens share,” said Landry. “Tomorrow I look forward to taking the step necessary to continue that work for another four years,” he added.

In addition to the website the Landry campaign has been distributing lawn signs across the state and has provided material as volunteers reach out to voters going door-to-door.

WHAT:     Attorney General Jeff Landry Files for Re-Election  

Landry will address the media just after the filing. He will be joined by his wife Sharon and his son JT.  

WHERE:     Office of the Louisiana Secretary of State

8585 Archives Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809

WHEN:   9:00 AM, tomorrowTuesday, August 6

Recognized for his leadership by his fellow Attorney Generals from around the country, Jeff Landry currently serves as the national President of the bipartisan Attorney Generals Association.

Prior to serving as Attorney General, Jeff Landry was a successful practicing attorney, an entrepreneur and small businessman, a former Sheriff’s Deputy, a Sergeant in the Louisiana National Guard, and a Member of the United States Congress representing Louisiana.  

Posted on August 5, 2019 and filed under Jeff Landry, Louisiana.

Louisiana Citizens for Job Creators: AG Landry: The Radical Left Has Divorced Itself from Common Sense!

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Last week, AG Jeff Landry issued a scathing Op-Ed chastising a Letter to the Editor in the Baton Rouge Advocate for criticizing East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux. Sheriff Gautreaux recently came under fire for saying he would check the immigration status of criminals booked into the parish jail. AG Landry applauds this action as "common sense solutions to combating drug smuggling, human trafficking, and other criminal activity." He goes on to note that, "unfortunately, the radical left has divorced itself from common sense and instead advocates for open borders and the abolishment of ICE."

Thank you AG Landry, for supporting local efforts to combat the protection of criminal illegal aliens. Read his full editorial HERE!

Posted on July 30, 2019 and filed under Jeff Landry, Immigration, Louisiana.

LANDRY: State of Emergency Declaration Puts Price Gouging Laws in Effect

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BATON ROUGE, LA – With the Governor declaring a state of emergency, Attorney General Jeff Landry encourages Louisiana consumers to be conscious of price gouging.  

“It is an unfortunate reality that some people and businesses attempt to take advantage of consumers during and after natural disasters,” said General Landry. “I strongly encourage consumers who suspect price gouging to contact their local law enforcement agencies."

Read more: State of Emergency Declaration Puts Price Gouging Laws in Effect

Posted on July 12, 2019 and filed under Louisiana, Jeff Landry.

Louisiana Citizens for Job Creators: Justice for Who?

AG Jeff Landry is once again being the voice of reason in the midst of the debacle that is the Edwards Administration's Criminal Justice Reform. This so called reform has once again failed the victims of violent crime. The latest example of this travesty comes to the people of Louisiana at the expense of a 6 year old child murdered by former police officers in Marksville, Louisiana. This child was an innocent bystander in his father's car when Officers Norris Greenhouse and Derrick Stafford fired shots at the vehicle, killing Jeremy Mardis. 

Officer Greenhouse was convicted of negligent homicide and sentenced to over seven years in prison but was released after serving less than 2 years. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Parole say that his original conviction is not a violent offense, making him eligible for release. 

AG Landry said, "Unfortunately, (Greenhouse's) early release is yet another example of the lack of transparency in our criminal justice system, as it relates to victims and their families." Thank you AG Landry for continuing to stand up for the rights of victims and their families and calling out the lack of accountability within the Edwards Administration's Department of Corrections. 

Read more: Ex-officer released after serving time for killing boy

Posted on July 5, 2019 and filed under Louisiana, Jeff Landry.

Democrats Falsely Take Credit for Republican AG Jeff Landry’s Sweeping Louisiana Healthcare Bill

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 “A Democratic campaign arm attempting to give John Bel Edwards credit for my Legislation, developed with Republican leaders, to protect pre-existing healthcare conditions without Obamacare,” Landry charged Tuesday. “A bill he attacked. THAT’S RICH. Thank you for recognizing the bipartisan support.”

Read more: Democrats Falsely Take Credit for Republican AG Jeff Landry’s Sweeping Louisiana Healthcare Bill