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Feb 04, 2026
ACLU of MS Statement on SB 2114
The effects of a potential law like SB 2114 would be devastating, not only for undocumented immigrants but for all Mississippians. The new felony statute is vague and gives no mention of what a police officer should look for to question someone on how they entered Mississippi and no probable cause standard for an arrest.
Jan 22, 2026
Lawsuit Seeks District Attorney’s Records on “Goon Squad” Misconduct in Mississippi
Rankin County District Attorney Disclosed Only One Document in Response to Request for Records on So-Called “Goon Squad”
Jan 13, 2026
Statement on Remedial Plans for Mississippi’s State Supreme Court Districts
In August 2025, a federal court ruled that Mississippi’s Supreme Court district lines must be redrawn to ensure Black voters have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. Today, we sent a letter, on behalf of our plaintiffs, to legislators urging them to act now and enact new State Supreme Court district lines during the regular session.
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