Here’s What You Need to Know About the House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.

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Six Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Surveillance Technology

Community members, policymakers, and political leaders can make better decisions about new technology by asking these questions.

A close-up of a video surveillance unit set up in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?

The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.

Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Ruling Rejects the Promise of Miranda Rights

While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn’t reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.

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Meet our Summer 2022 Legal Interns

Our legal department is proud to introduce this year's Summer interns!

Summer 2022 Legal Interns

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

2022 LEGISLATIVE WRAP

Why I Fight for Mississippi

Meet Summer Advocacy Legal Fellow Ayanna Hill

Ayanna Hill

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

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The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community

This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.

Demonstrators with pro-abortion-and-LGBTQ signage.