Lawsuits challenge Mississippi and Georgia over free speech and open records violations.
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A lawsuit has been filed against Mississippi's new law that requires people to obtain permission from state law enforcement officials for any protest near the statehouse, Governor’s Mansion or other state government buildings in the capital city of Jackson. The lawsuit claims that the law restricts free speech and chills protected speech. The law is set to take effect on July 1.
- Mississippi harms free speech by requiring state permits before protests, lawsuit says The Associated Press
- Mississippi faces lawsuit over legislation restricting free speech near government buildings Fox News
- Mississippi protests bill challenged by Jackson group in federal court Clarion Ledger
- Georgia defender agency sued for alleged open records violations The Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Lawsuit filed against Mississippi bill restricting protests at state buildings WJTV
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