Mississippi grants more state control over Jackson's justice and policing systems.
TL;DR
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed two laws that expand state control over Jackson's law enforcement and judicial system. One law expands the state-controlled Capitol Police jurisdiction to almost the entire city, while the other establishes a new court system within a state-created district. Critics argue that the measures put mostly White, conservative state officials in control of a majority-Black and Democratic city.
- Mississippi governor signs bill expanding state control over Jackson's judicial system and policing CNN
- 'This is the last straw': Jackson advocates plan to fight new Miss. law creating unelected court system Yahoo News
- Mississippi to Create Justice System for Majority-Black Jackson The Intercept
- Governor signs House Bill 1020 into law WAPT Jackson
- Mississippi OKs more state policing in mostly Black city Yahoo News
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