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SB2237 - Would keep secret those involved in executions, including the execution team, lethal injection drug providers.

We oppose SB2237 as it deprives a citizen of the meaningful due process rights guaranteed by the constitution.

May 1, 2016 Criminal Justice Reform

HB647: Provides that anyone who fails to pay a fine or appear in municipal court shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

We oppose HB647 because it completely ignores the spotlight that has been cast on modern-day debtors’ prisons within our state, at best.

May 1, 2016 Criminal Justice Reform

HB 1399 - Requires municipal governments to provide police officers with body-worn cameras, requires police officers to wear cameras while on patrol, and makes an officer’s failure to wear the camera a misdemeanor offense.

The ACLU recognizes the potential that police body cameras have to increase police transparency.

May 1, 2016 Criminal Justice Reform

SB2656 - Would require written consent to search during contact with law enforcement officer.

The ACLU of MS supports HB2656 because it allows for transparency and accountability on both sides of the badge during routine traffic stops. Requiring consent makes sense for everyone.

May 1, 2016 Criminal Justice Reform

HB 1314 & SB 2620 - Would legislatively remedy the resurgence of modern-day debtors’ prisons in Mississippi – evidenced by federal class actions against two of its largest cities.

We support HB1314 and SB2620 because these bills would bring Mississippi law in line with constitutional requirements concerning

May 1, 2016 Criminal Justice Reform

HB 669 & SB 2490 – Require that law enforcement officers employed by agencies which provide body-word cameras, operate the cameras and store the footage according to guidelines designed to ensure transparency and accountability while protecting...

We support HB669 & SB2490.

May 1, 2016 Criminal Justice Reform

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