439 | The Lawsuit Challenging Louisiana's use of Slave Labor on Angola's Infamous "Farm Line" w/Samantha Pourciau

Feb 2

Today, Hunter was joined by Samantha Pourciau of the Promise of Justice Initiative to discuss litigation they are brining to end the “Farm Line” at Angola State Prison. On previous episodes, the show has explored how Louisiana’s mass incarceration system is rooted in the state’s slave holding, colonial past. Few practices are more reminiscent of that past than the “farm line.” This immoral practice forces men to labor in brutal, dangerous conditions for the sole purpose of sadistic punishment. Samantha joins the show to discuss their upcoming trial that aims to end the practice once and for all.

Guest:

Samantha Pourciau, Senior Staff Attorney, Promise of Justice Initiative

Resources:

Read the report

Punitive by Design: The Farm Line at Louisiana State Penitentiary

More Coverage on the Suit

https://promiseofjustice.org/news/incarcerated-farm-line-workers-win-class-certification

https://vimeo.com/877204358?fl=pl&fe=sh

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fe0e9cce6e50722511b03cc/t/66fc02c82b34224736f02cf5/1743624596616/2024.09.30+RELEASE+Farm+Line+Class+Cert+Filed.pdf

https://www.wwno.org/law/2026-01-13/angola-prison-farm-line-suit-becomes-class-action

Read the Complaint

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fe0e9cce6e50722511b03cc/t/66427a930927131a043029e9/1715632788191/21%2C+2023.12.15+AMENDED+COMPLAINT.pdf