# What will fewer judges mean for New Orleans' criminal justice system?

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-06-05T16:22:23+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1220

## Resource

Governor Jeff Landry has signed legislation eliminating three judgeships in New Orleans. Jesse Manley, Interim Executive Director of Court Watch NOLA, joins Newell to explain what impact that will have on court operations, case backlogs, and the criminal justice system.

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