Mississippi’s history is steeped in state-supported violence and institutional racism that permeate every economic, educational, health, social, political, religious, and economic issue, decision, and debate within its borders. For many of its citizens, including the near 20% living in poverty, the “hospitality state” nickname is...
According to the National Consumer Law Center, state courts across the nation have begun to hold remote virtual hearings. Hinds County Justice Court, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, now utilizes remote conferencing in civil matters due to limited space for social distancing in the...
Congressman John Lewis—battle soldier, visionary, humble man, Congressman—crossed his final earthly bridge last night. The Mississippi Center for Justice exists to carry on the struggle that he and so many before him waged so well. We pause to reflect on his life, work, achievement, and legacy. “When...
MCJ's immigration director, Amelia McGowan, submitted a public comment on the Proposed Rule that would gut asylum/torture protections in a letter to the US Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security. On behalf of the Mississippi Center for Justice, I strongly urge the Department of...
Mississippi on the Potomac 2020 was a great success! On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire staff of the Mississippi Center for Justice, thank you so much for your generous support in honor of our mutual friend and 2020 Mississippi on the Potomac...
For Immediate Release July 14, 2020 Contact – Beth Orlansky, Advocacy Director, Mississippi Center for Justice, borlansky@mscenterforjustice.org, 769-230-2838 Today, unfortunately, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau repealed a 2017 regulation that protected Mississippians from some of the most unscrupulous acts of payday lenders, effectively placing borrowers, like sharecroppers, at...
Welcome to the Mississippi Protester Legal Support Site! Together with our partners, including Peoples’ Advocacy Institute and Black With No Chaser, Mississippi Center for Justice is here to support Mississippians who are taking action to oppose and transform cultures of injustice in America. We’re doing this...
JACKSON, Mississippi - Today, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bipartisan bill that will remove the Confederate emblem from the state flag. For the first time since 1894, Mississippi will have a new flag. Vangela M. Wade, the President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Justice,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 29, 2020 Contact – Robert B. McDuff, Director of the George Riley Impact Litigation Initiative, Mississippi Center for Justice, rmcduff@mscenterforjustice.org After yesterday’s historic vote to take down the Confederate emblem as part of Mississippi’s state flag that was adopted in 1894, the Mississippi legislature...
Recently, Governor Reeves underscored the importance of remaining vigilant to fight the spread of COVID-19. Mississippi continues to see hundreds of cases daily, with significant burdens placed on rural hospitals and the African American community. The pandemic is set to cause long-lasting impacts on our...