Consider this: (1) a physician who consults the most recent edition of a medical journal for “best practices” in surgery and, (2) an attorney who consults the legislative minutes from a recent session for changes in criminal law. What do these two individuals have in common? Both the physician and the attorney seek to amend their occupational behavior through data-driven and evidence-based practices. Professions that explore how to economize and streamline their work efforts

We may be a bit late, but the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana would like to extend well wishes on this Fourth of July. As we take time to celebrate with family and friends, I’d like to reflect on something especially relevant in today’s public forum: immigration. The American promise of a safe and prosperous future for all has never been more important and what better time than to explore the topic. Immigrants are an undeniably crucial component of the American