Judge Weighs Arguments in Jackson Airport Takeover Trial

Judge weighs arguments in Jackson airport takeover trial

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The federal trial that will determine who controls the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport wrapped up on Wednesday, but it could be a while until the judge comes to a decision. The dispute dates back to 2015 when state lawmakers passed a bill that would replace the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority [...]

Mississippi State Representative Fabian Nelson filed a motion in federal court seeking permission to submit an amicus curiae or “friend of the court,” brief in the litigation over the governance of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Jackson Advocate

On Jun. 30th, Mississippi State Representative Fabian Nelson filed a motion in federal court seeking permission to submit an amicus curiae or “friend of the court,” brief in the litigation over the governance of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Appearing in his individual capacity, Nelson said the filing is intended to provide the court with the perspective of a sitting member of the Mississippi Legislature on the constitutional…