Conservative Agenda of Gov. Jeff Landry in Louisiana
Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana has been pushing a conservative agenda that includes posting the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. He has faced criticism but has the support of a supermajority in the state legislature. His agenda includes controversial laws on abortion, criminal justice, and gun rights.
Key Points
- Shift in statewide politics enabled Landry's agenda to pass
- Landry focuses on cultural conservatism and law enforcement
- Controversial laws on abortion, criminal justice, and gun rights have been signed into law
Pros
- Support from supermajority in state legislature
- Enacting conservative policies on abortion, criminal justice, and gun rights
Cons
- Criticism and legal challenges from Democratic lawmakers and civil liberties groups
- Controversial laws such as allowing the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools and ordering surgical castration for certain sex offenders