Published 04/22/2023 8:22:00 p.m.

NAACP sues over Mississippi legislation expanding state power in Jackson

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The NAACP filed a lawsuit against Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) and other members of the government over two pieces of state law which would expand state influence over policing in the capital city of Jackson.

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NAACP sues Mississippi over 'separate and unequal policing'

The NAACP warns that "separate and unequal policing" will return to Mississippi's majority-Black capital under a state-run police department, and the civil rights organization is suing the governor and other officials over it.

04/22/2023 10:19:28 p.m.·Canada

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NAACP sues Mississippi over 'separate and unequal policing'

The NAACP warns that “separate and unequal policing” will return to Mississippi’s majority-Black capital under a state-run police department. The civil rights organization is suing the governor and other officials

04/22/2023 8:26:06 p.m.·United States

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NAACP sues Mississippi over 'separate and unequal policing'

The NAACP warns that “separate and unequal policing” will return to Mississippi’s majority-Black capital under a state-run police department

04/22/2023 8:25:47 p.m.·United States

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CNN

NAACP files lawsuit after Mississippi governor signs legislation expanding state control over Jackson's judicial system and policing

The NAACP filed a lawsuit Friday to challenge new legislation signed by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves that expands the state's law enforcement reach in the city of Jackson and implements major changes to its judicial system.

04/23/2023 4:08:41 a.m.·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

NAACP sues Mississippi over ‘separate and unequal policing’

04/22/2023 12:00:00 a.m.·United States

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NAACP files lawsuit after Mississippi governor signs legislation expanding state control over Jackson's judicial system and policing

By Mitchell McCluskey and Nouran Salahieh, CNN The NAACP filed a lawsuit Friday to challenge new legislation signed by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves that expands the state’s law enforcement reach in the city of Jackson and implements major changes to its judicial system. The laws signed Friday “represent a state takeover of Jackson” and strip residents of their right to democratically elect leaders, the NAACP said in a statement. One of the laws,…

04/23/2023 4:08:41 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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