Louisiana

Louisiana Judge Permanently Blocks Violent Video Game Law

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 30, 2006 - 3:03pm.

Washington - A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked implementation of a state law that would have banned the sale of violent video games to minors.

Judge Halts Enforcement of Louisiana Video Game Law

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 12:15pm.

Los Angeles - A federal judge has granted the video game industry's request to temporarily block enforcement of a Louisiana law enacted last week that prohibits the sale of violent games to minors, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

Game Industry Files Suit to Overturn Louisiana Video Game Law

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 16, 2006 - 12:47pm.

Washington - A day after Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco signed into law a bill that restricts the sale of violent video games to minors, the game industry's Entertainment Software Association (ESA) trade group filed a federal lawsuit in the state to have the law overturned.

Louisiana Governor Likely to Sign Video Game Bill Passed in Senate

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 9, 2006 - 1:32pm.

Baton Rogue, La. - The Louisiana State Senate has passed a bill banning the sale of violent video games to minors, which puts games to a similar legal test as that used to determine obscenity.

Louisiana House Unanimously Approves Violent Video Game Bill

Authored by dmw on May 18, 2006 - 12:27pm.

Shreveport, La. - The Louisiana State House has voted unanimously to approve a bill that would ban the sale of violent video games to minors, and classify such games in the same category as pornography.