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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

NAACP Sues Mississippi Over Expanded State Control of Policing in Jackson

The NAACP is suing Mississippi's governor and other officials over a law that expands the role of state-run police in Jackson, warning that it will lead to "separate and unequal policing" in the majority-Black capital. The legislation was passed by a majority-white and Republican-controlled state House and Senate. The governor says the Jackson Police Department is severely understaffed and believes the state-run Capitol Police can provide stability. The NAACP argues that the law violates the principle of self-government by taking control of the police and some courts out of the hands of residents.

via NPR|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Mississippi faces legal action over unequal policing in Jackson.

Mississippi's Republican governor signed a bill to expand the territory of a state-run police department inside the majority-Black capital city of Jackson, citing the city's severe understaffing and high crime rate. However, the NAACP plans to sue the state, arguing that the law treats Black people as "second-class citizens" and violates equal protection. Critics say the state-run Capitol Police are aggressive, and expanding their territory could endanger lives. Jackson officials say the state has ignored many of its requests for money to repair the city's water system.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|

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