Justice on the Brink: Baton Rouge’s DA Faces the Budget Axe

District Attorney Hillar Moore joins the show to unpack the devastating impact of Baton Rouge’s proposed 2026 budget. With an 11% cut across constitutional offices, Moore’s team faces a $1 million shortfall—on top of losing 30 assistant DAs in just 16 months. Compared to Jefferson and Orleans parishes, Baton Rouge’s caseload is overwhelming and underfunded. The result? Delayed trials, rising backlogs, and victims left waiting. Moore explains how budget constraints, failed tax proposals, and staffing losses are eroding public safety and justice. Thrive EBR could offer relief, but without it, the system—and the people it serves—remain in jeopardy.