Category: Gov. Tate Reeves

Mississippi Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of State Crime Bill Establishing Unelected Judges

May 15, 2023
Crime & Public SafetyCrime and IncidentsGov. Tate ReevesMississippiNAACPPolicies & ImpactsRegional & State NewsState NewsUSUS News
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A Mississippi judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of legislation supporters say was written to combat crime while opponents call the bill a racist power grab in the state capital. On Monday, Hinds County Chancery Judge Dewayne Thomas ruled that the process by which judges would be appointed written in the legislation doesn’t…

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NAACP Files Lawsuit Against Mississippi for Legislation Expanding Capital City’s Law Enforcement

April 25, 2023
Crime and IncidentsGov. Tate ReevesMississipiMississippiNAACPPublic SafetyRegional & State NewsState NewsUS
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The NAACP has filed a lawsuit (pdf) against Mississippi over two bills signed into law to combat the capital city’s high crime rate by giving state officials more control over law enforcement. Last week, Gov. Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1020, establishing an independent, state-controlled judicial system for the 17.5 square mile Capitol Complex Improvement…

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