News & Commentary
Oct 10, 2022
How Lexington Can Improve the City's Discriminatory Policing Practicies
Firing the Chief of Police is not enough. Lexington residents are asking the Board of Aldermen to pass a list of ordinances to improve police interactions and minimize discriminatory enforcement in the small town.
By Lakyn Collier, Staff Attorney
Jun 10, 2022
2022 Legislative Wrap
Here is a summary of what we were able to accomplish and what challenges we still face after the 2022 legislative session.
By Candace Coleman, Communications and Advocacy Director
May 18, 2022
New Crimes and Harsher Penalties Won’t Make Mississippi Safer
New crimes and harsher penalties waste taxpayer dollars without any contribution to public safety.
By Delana Tavakol, SMART Justice Advocate
Apr 06, 2021
2021 Legislative Recap: The Good and the Bad
Even with the number of controversial bills coming out of committees in both chambers, we had a very successful 2021 legislative session. Deputy Director Alicia Netterville recaps the accomplishments and setbacks.
By Alicia N. Netterville, Deputy Director
May 08, 2019
Lifeline of Criminal Justice Reform during the 2019 #msleg
By Zakiya Summers, Director of Communications & Advocacy
May 01, 2019
Finding Common Ground on Repealing the Death Penalty
By Hannah Cox, National Manager, Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty
Apr 02, 2019
The FBI Won’t Hand Over Its Surveillance Records on ‘Black Identity Extremists,’ so We’re Suing
Nusrat Choudhury, Deputy Director , ACLU Racial Justice Program & Malkia Cyril, Executive Director, Center for Media Justice
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