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legalpolitics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Federal Court Halts, Then Allows Mississippi's New State-Run Court in Majority-Black Jackson"

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the establishment of a state-run court in Jackson, Mississippi, following a request from the NAACP and a late ruling by U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate that dismissed requests to block the new court. The NAACP argues that the court, created by the majority-white, Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature, is undemocratic and discriminatory, as it would not be under local control. The court is part of an effort to address crime in Jackson, but its creation has been postponed until at least January 5th, pending further review.

via PBS NewsHour|

##federalappeals #jackson

law-and-government2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via The Associated Press|

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legal-and-politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Judge Approves State-Run Court in Mississippi's Black-Majority Capital Despite NAACP Objections"

A federal judge has allowed the creation of a new state-run court in Jackson, Mississippi, despite the NAACP's objections that it undermines local democracy and could perpetuate racial discrimination. The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have a judge and prosecutors appointed by state officials, not local voters or elected officials. The NAACP plans to appeal the decision, while the state attorney general's office vows to defend the law and address crime in Jackson. The new court, part of efforts to control crime, will handle misdemeanor cases and have jurisdiction over a part of the city that includes state buildings and other areas.

via ABC News|

##jackson #judicialappointment

law-and-government2 years ago•3 min saved

"Judge Dismisses NAACP Challenge, Approves New Court in Mississippi's Black Majority Capital"

A federal judge has allowed the creation of a new state-run court in Jackson, Mississippi, despite objections from the NAACP that it undermines local democracy and could perpetuate racial discrimination. The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have jurisdiction over parts of Jackson, including state buildings and residential areas, and will handle misdemeanor cases and other minor offenses. The judge and prosecutors for the new court will be appointed by state officials rather than local voters or elected officials, a move supported by the state to address crime but criticized for potentially marginalizing the majority-Black and Democrat-governed city. The NAACP plans to appeal the ruling.

via The Associated Press|

##jackson #law-and-government

legalpolitics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mississippi Court Proceeds in Capital Despite NAACP's Objections"

A federal judge has allowed the creation of a new state-run court in Jackson, Mississippi, despite opposition from the NAACP, which argued that the court undermines democracy and local control. The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have a judge and prosecutors appointed by state officials rather than local voters or elected officials. The NAACP plans to appeal the decision, while the state attorney general's office vows to defend the law and address crime in Jackson. The new court, part of efforts to tackle crime, will handle misdemeanor cases and have jurisdiction over a part of Jackson that includes state government buildings and other areas.

via Yahoo News|

##jackson #legalpolitics