15 Jan FWD.us Research Demonstrates the Harm Long Prison Sentences Have on Mississippi Taxpayers, Families, and Communities

Posted at January 15, 2021 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

JACKSON, MS – Today FWD.us released a research brief that outlines the significant and sustained damage habitual sentencing laws are having on Mississippi families and communities.   We All Pay: Mississippi’s Harmful Habitual Laws details how the state’s current incarceration crisis is driven by habitual laws that add years, decades,...

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30 Dec MCJ files suit against MS State Auditor on behalf of UM Prof. James Thomas

Posted at December 30, 2020 in In the News, Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

For Immediate Release December 30, 2020 Contact: Robert B. McDuff, Director of the George Riley Impact Litigation Initiative, Mississippi Center for Justice, rmcduff@mscenterforjustice.org, 601-259-8484   MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR JUSTICE FILES SUIT FOR UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR JAMES THOMAS AGAINST STATE AUDITOR SHAD WHITE   Today, the Mississippi Center for Justice filed a lawsuit on behalf...

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29 Dec Unprecedented Challenges Require Extraordinary Actions

Posted at December 29, 2020 in Blog, In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

 It's been an extraordinary year! I can assure you that MCJ has fought for the most vulnerable Mississippians throughout this unprecedented health and economic crisis. Our work is testament to our conviction. Fighting difficult battles and overcoming insurmountable odds is what we do in Mississippi....

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28 Dec NFL Gives to MCJ in Recognition of Curtis Flowers

Posted at December 28, 2020 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

[caption id="attachment_1941" align="alignright" width="300"] Curtis Flowers. Photo credit to NFL Inspire Change.[/caption] The NFL is recognizing Curtis Flowers and other heroes in the struggle against systemic racism. Each honoree designated a nonprofit organization to receive a donation from the league. MCJ is thankful that Mr. Flowers...

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21 Dec Remembering William Winter

Posted at December 21, 2020 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

    [caption id="attachment_1936" align="alignright" width="300"] MCJ founder Martha Bergmark and former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Fred Banks present Gov. Winter with the 2012 Champion of Justice award.[/caption] The Mississippi Center for Justice mourns the loss of Governor William Winter. With Governor Winter’s passing, Mississippi has lost a...

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15 Dec MCJ Needs Pro Bono Attorneys to Assist DACA Applicants

Posted at December 15, 2020 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday (12/7) that it will reopen DACA to first-time applicants. This announcement comes more than five months after the Supreme Court ruled that DACA was not properly ended by the Trump administration, yet the Department refused to...

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11 Dec What To Do When Forbearance For Mortgages Ends Later This Month

Posted at December 11, 2020 in In the News by Mississippi Center for Justice

The coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for many Americans to maintain steady mortgage payments. If you’re one of the millions of people who have placed your mortgage in forbearance since March, it’s important to know: If you got forbearance under the CARES Act, you...

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01 Dec Response to State Auditor Shad White’s Demand that Ole Miss Prof. James Thomas Reimburse the State for Two Days of His Salary

Posted at December 01, 2020 in In the News, Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

STATEMENT OF ROB MCDUFF OF THE MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR JUSTICE, ATTORNEY FOR PROFESSOR JAMES M. THOMAS, IN RESPONSE TO THE AUDITOR’S DECEMBER 1, 2020 DEMAND THAT PROFESSOR THOMAS REIMBURSE THE STATE FOR TWO DAYS’ SALARY   Because of the pandemic and students varied schedules, Professor Thomas was...

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24 Nov Survey: Food Insecurity, Lack of Support Remain Top Challenges for Mississippians Receiving SNAP

Posted at November 24, 2020 in In the News, Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

JACKSON, Mississippi - Since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic in March, food insecurity and child care have been major issues during this pandemic. A new state survey of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients finds that Mississippi families need help with food, housing and utilities,...

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23 Nov This #GivingTuesday, Fight for Mississippi’s Immigrant Communities

Posted at November 23, 2020 in In the News, Story by Mississippi Center for Justice

On August 7, 2019, Juan Gomez went to his job at a chicken processing plant outside of Carthage, Mississippi, leaving his wife and 4 children at home. He had no way of knowing it would be 13 months before he would see his family again....

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