Louisiana attorney general Liz Murrillattorney general Liz Murrill indicted by grand jury over court changes
A grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges related to a political fight over changes to New Orleans courts in May 2026, with outgoing Attorney General Jeff Landry promising to pardon her immediately.
The indictment marks a major escalation in a power struggle between state Republican officials and New Orleans Democrats, raising questions about the independence of Louisiana's legal system ahead of the 2027 attorney general election.
Republican Leadership
Republican leaders and the Republican Attorneys General Association describe the indictment as a dangerous and outrageous political move that undermines the rule of law, with outgoing Attorney General Jeff Landry vowing to issue a swift pardon to clear Murrill's name.
New Orleans Democratic Officials
Democratic officials in New Orleans, including Mayor Helena Moreno, frame the indictment as a justified legal response to Attorney General Murrill's threats against public officials and her attempts to disrupt changes to the city's court system in May 2026.
- Jeff Landry served as Louisiana's Attorney General for 12 years before running for and winning the state governorship in 2023.
- New Orleans is known for its unique combined civil and criminal court system, which differs from most other U.S. cities.
- The Republican Attorneys General Association has filed over 150 legal briefs in support of state GOP officials in the last five years.
