Governor Landry Calls for Impeachment of Judge Morgan for Mishandling OPD Consent Degree

TLDRLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry expresses frustration with U.S. District Court Judge Susie Morgan for her handling of the OPD Consent Degree. He suggests that it may be time to consider impeaching her. Judge Morgan's comments regarding the Louisiana State Police's involvement in New Orleans have drawn criticism. However, it is unlikely that impeachment proceedings will move forward without strong evidence of high crimes or misdemeanors.

Key insights

👩‍⚖️Governor Landry criticizes Judge Morgan for distorting the law and handcuffing the police rather than the criminals.

🏛️Impeachment of Judge Morgan would require support from the U.S. House and Senate, but it is unlikely to happen without strong evidence.

👮‍♂️The Louisiana State Police's involvement in the OPD Consent Degree has been a point of discussion during the consent decree hearing.

🔒Judge Morgan has been accused of damaging the ranks of the OPD and negatively impacting public safety in New Orleans.

👥Governor Landry's call for impeachment reflects the frustrations of citizens who suffer from violent crime in the city.

Q&A

What has Judge Morgan been accused of regarding the OPD Consent Degree?

Judge Morgan has been accused of distorting the law and handcuffing the police rather than focusing on the criminals.

Can Governor Landry initiate an impeachment of Judge Morgan?

Governor Landry would need the support of the U.S. House and Senate to initiate impeachment proceedings against Judge Morgan.

What is the role of the Louisiana State Police in the OPD Consent Degree?

The Louisiana State Police's involvement in the OPD Consent Degree has been a point of discussion during the consent decree hearing.

How has the OPD been affected by Judge Morgan's actions?

Judge Morgan's actions have been accused of damaging the ranks of the OPD and negatively impacting public safety in New Orleans.

What does Governor Landry's call for impeachment reflect?

Governor Landry's call for impeachment reflects the frustrations of citizens who suffer from violent crime in the city.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry expresses frustration with U.S. District Court Judge Susie Morgan for her handling of the OPD Consent Degree.

00:20Judge Morgan's comments regarding the Louisiana State Police's involvement in New Orleans have drawn criticism.

00:50Governor Landry suggests that it may be time to consider impeaching Judge Morgan.

01:10Impeachment proceedings would require support from the U.S. House and Senate, making it unlikely without strong evidence.

01:30The Louisiana State Police's involvement in the OPD Consent Degree has been a point of discussion during the consent decree hearing.

01:45Judge Morgan has been accused of damaging the ranks of the OPD and negatively impacting public safety in New Orleans.

02:00Governor Landry's call for impeachment reflects the frustrations of citizens who suffer from violent crime in the city.

02:15Impeachment proceedings would require strong evidence of high crimes or misdemeanors, which is currently lacking.