Louisiana Senate advances bill that could land more teens in adult prison
The Louisiana Senate on Monday passed a bill that could ultimately land more teens in adult prisons, even for petty crimes. The votes for Senate Bill 2, by state Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, and state Rep. Debbie Villio, R-Kenner, were split along party lines, with 28 Republicans in favor of the bill and 9 Democrats against it.