Task force hears panel on Sharia, presenters say Louisiana law already restricts foreign law in courts A presenter told a Louisiana task force that Sharia is a broad legal system with some ‘toxic’ elements and that the state's 2011 "American laws for American courts" statute and other state laws provide protections, while legislators asked about family‑law arbitration, female genital mutilation and land ownership near military bases.

A Louisiana task force grapples with the complexities of Sharia law, as experts warn about its "toxic" elements and the potential for foreign influence in critical sectors.

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Task force highlights heirs-property, notice gaps and social-media pilot idea Task force members and legal experts described heirs-property and clouded-title problems that delay remediation; they proposed public-facing databases, social-media notices and law-school beta tests to improve communication and legal education.

Louisiana's Task Force on Blight is tackling the complex world of heirs' property and outdated records, proposing innovative solutions like social media outreach to connect owners with their rights.

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Louisiana task force weighs feed bans, testing and enforcement as CWD spreads At a task force meeting Oct. 25, members reviewed evidence and field reports on chronic wasting disease, heard that feed sales have fallen sharply in some areas, discussed enforcement challenges around 'adulterated' feed, and agreed to invite national groups and other states for presentations before drafting recommendations.

As chronic wasting disease spreads, a Louisiana task force grapples with feed bans and enforcement issues while observing a drastic drop in feed sales—what's next for the state's wildlife?

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