"Mississippi's Majority-Black Capital Awaits Federal Court Decision on State-Run Court Delay"

A federal appeals court has issued a temporary stay against the creation of a state-run court in Jackson, Mississippi, following an appeal by the NAACP. This decision comes after a federal district judge had dismissed requests to block the court, which is part of an effort to address crime in the city but has been criticized for undermining local democracy. The new court, backed by the majority-white, Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature, would not have judges or prosecutors chosen by local voters or officials, raising concerns about state-driven discrimination. The state-run court's establishment is on hold until at least January 5.