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Jackson Newsletter October 3
Who Wants to Be a Judge? Your Guide to the Candidates.
Seats on the state Supreme Court, appeals court and Hinds County Court are up for grabs on November’s ballot.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter September 12
Cellphone Location Privacy Win in Mississippi, for Now
Federal judges nix broad warrants for digital locations; another federal judge will decide if Mississippi’s Supreme Court election districts are fair to Black voters.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter August 8
Sweltering Heat Endangers Incarcerated in Mississippi Prison
Also, trial starts before a federal judge to determine if Mississippi’s judicial districts should be redrawn to include more Black voters.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter July 25
Mississippi Felony Voting Ban Will Remain This November
Not being allowed to vote is not “cruel and unusual” punishment under the Constitution, an appeals court ruled.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter July 11
Jackson’s New Gamble Against Crime
Plus, an update on appointing the judge lawmakers said was urgently needed at the Capitol.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter June 20
Mississippi Court Elections: What Do You Want to Know?
Two Mississippi Supreme Court seats and other posts are up for election on Nov. 5. What would you ask the candidates?
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter May 23
Lawmakers Save Parole, Punt on Fixing Youth Court
Mississippi lawmakers considered dozens of criminal justice bills. Here is what they did and didn’t do during their first session of the new term.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter May 2
Dozens Jailed Without Lawyers in One Mississippi County
In Mississippi, access to legal representation depends on your county.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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