Louisiana justice of the peace courts churn out evictions and fees for judges

A Guardian investigation reports Louisiana's little-known justice of the peace courts issue thousands of evictions, with eviction fees boosting judges' incomes. It says the system may violate tenants' constitutional rights.

Timeline

1. 20 Oct, 11:00 UTCGuardian investigates Louisiana eviction court fees

Top sources

• ‘Big business’: little-known court system in Louisiana churns out thousands of evictions – and millions in fees for judgesThe Guardian