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The Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit, public interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice. Supported and staffed by attorneys and other professionals, the Center develops and pursues strategies to combat discrimination and poverty statewide.
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A Comparative Look at HIV Laws in the Deep South: Mississippi vs. Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana
A Message from Alecia Reed-Owens, Deputy Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice The Deep South has long been grappling with the HIV epidemic. While significant strides have been made in HIV prevention and treatment nationwide, the legal landscape regarding HIV varies considerably......
29 November, 2023 Blog In the News -
Outdated HIV Laws in Mississippi: A Glimpse into Their Origins
A Message from Linda Dixon, Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice In the fight against HIV/AIDS, incredible progress has been made over the past few decades, but not all states have kept pace with evolving medical and societal understanding. Mississippi, unfortunately, remains......
13 November, 2023 Blog In the News -
Mississippi Center For Justice Files Suit on Behalf of Mississippi Votes for Extension of Hours at Four Polling Locations After Inadequate Ballot Access, Long Lines Plague Statewide Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2023 Contact: Mandesha Thornton Phone: 601-487-7504 Email: comms-mcj@rabengroup.com Contact: Henry Goss Phone: 601-955-8711 Email: henry@msvotes.org Jackson, MS — During yesterday’s statewide elections, Hinds County—Mississippi’s most populous county—had ballot shortages throughout the day across a wide swath of......
08 November, 2023 In the News Press Release
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A Comparative Look at HIV Laws in the Deep South: Mississippi vs. Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana
A Message from Alecia Reed-Owens, Deputy Director of Health Law at Mississippi Center for Justice The Deep South has long been grappling with the HIV epidemic. While significant strides have been made in HIV prevention and treatment nationwide, the legal landscape regarding HIV varies considerably......
29 November, 2023 Blog In the News