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Mississippi high court blocks appointment of some judges in majority-Black capital city and county
Associated Press via AOL· 7 months agoThe Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday struck down part of a state law that would have authorized...
Hinds County judge declines to block HB 1020, but federal order remains in effect for now
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 12 months agoA Hinds County Chancery Court judge has declined to stop House Bill 1020, the controversial Jackson...
Over accusations of racism, Mississippi House passes bill to create unelected court system
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe passage of House Bill 1020 came in spite some of the starkest possible opposition from Jackson's...
MS Center for Justice election appeal: 'It's not about who wins, it's about who votes'
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe Mississippi Center for Justice filed a notice to appeal a decision in a case filed against Hinds...
Mississippi county closes jail pod plagued by fights and escapes, sends 200 inmates 2 hours away
Associated Press via AOL· 7 months agoMississippi's largest county is no longer using a section of its jail that has been plagued by...
Mississippi discriminates against Black residents with appointed judges, Justice Department says
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe U.S. Justice Department filed a complaint Wednesday saying a new Mississippi law discriminates...
Hinds County elections: Tyree Jones wins handily in sheriff's race. See supervisors winners
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 9 months agoLocal primaries were held in Hinds County Tuesday, with voters turning out to cast their votes for...
House Bill 1020 ruling appealed to Mississippi Supreme Court as federal hearing looms
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 12 months agoThe plaintiffs challenging a contentious Jackson courts and police bill in court have appealed a...
Appeals court halts federal takeover of Mississippi jail
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMississippi’s largest county won a legal victory Wednesday in its effort to stave off a rare federal...
Lawyers, judges spar on controversial HB 1020 during Mississippi Supreme Court hearing
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 10 months agoEight justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court will now decide the fate of House Bill 1020, after...