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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11 Nov MCJ’s McDuff and Curtis Flowers Defense Team Honored with Frederick Douglass Human Rights Award

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

The Southern Center for Human Rights is presenting its 2020 Frederick Douglass Human Rights Award to the champions for Mr. Curtis Flowers, a man who was tried six times for the murder of four people in a furniture store in Mississippi. With this award, SCHR...

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08 Nov The 2020 Election is a Win for Democracy

Posted at November 08, 2020 in In the News, Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

The 2020 Election is a Win for Democracy, Says Mississippi Center for Justice   Jackson, Mississippi - Vangela M. Wade, president and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Justice, issued the following statement after former Vice President Joe Biden’s election as the next president of the...

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29 Oct Letter to Gov. Reeves – Protect Mississippians’ Right to Vote

Posted at October 29, 2020 in In the News, Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Hon. Governor J. Tate Reeves Executive Residence 300 E. Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39201   October 28, 2020   Dear Governor Reeves:   The 2020 election is a contentious, unprecedented test of our nation – and of our state.   In some ways, it’s an exciting time for democracy. Americans are campaigning vigorously for their candidates,...

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