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New Orleans Keeps Midnight Drink Doors Open Despite Law
In New Orleans bar owners defend 24 hour operation despite an 1886 state law restricting serving after midnight. Citizens cite liberal temperance norms and tourism impact as reasons to ignore the curfew. Local officials note Lafayette’s failed exemption and potential constitutional issues.
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Joan I. Duffy
New Orleans
UPI
Joseph Raviotta
Canal St
Claiborne
Evans Steinhard
Lafayette
Sonny O
Oechsner
Ronnie Couger
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Bourbon Street