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The school argues that it exercised its contractual right to deny the Robinson children enrollment in 2021, as school officials determined it was in the "best interest of the school."
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Organizers say proceeds from the auction will be donated to PEN, which advocates for free expression around the world.
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Writing for the 6-3 conservative majority, Justice Clarence Thomas said federal courts may not hear post-conviction evidence to show how deficient the trial or appellate lawyer in state court was.
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Torregrossa has served in law enforcement for 43 years, with the past six years at ULM. He views this leadership position as an opportunity to unite the research prowess of higher education with better training opportunities for both college and municipal police departments.
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The event is Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.
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Torregrossa has served in law enforcement for 43 years, with the past six years at ULM. He views this leadership position as an opportunity to unite the research prowess of higher education with better training opportunities for both college and municipal police departments.
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The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council returns this summer with an exciting line-up of films beginning this month.
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