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Big Changes, Big Impact: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Mississippi
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” reflects a shift toward sectoral prioritization at the expense of social welfare programs such as TANF, Medicaid, and SNAP. The bill imposes new requirements that could undermine these programs' core mission of supporting those in poverty.
Equitable Access to Social Services for Everyone (EASSE)
The Equitable Access to Social Services for Everyone (EASSE) initiative is working to ensure that all Mississippians can access the benefits and support they need. We’re gathering experiences from individuals and families across the state — whether you received assistance, were denied benefits, or faced barriers in the process — to identify where systems fall short and how they can be improved.
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Jun 09, 2025
ACLU of Mississippi and Partners File Lawsuit Challenging the Constitutionality of State's New Anti-DEI Law, HB 1193
The ACLU of Mississippi and its partners filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of state's anti-DEI law, HB 1193. According to the complaint, it violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
May 21, 2025
ACLU of Mississippi and Community Groups Demand Justice and Transparency as Trump DOJ Abandons Federal Police Oversight
The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi, the ACLU, and local partners launched the Seven States Safety Campaign today, filing coordinated public records requests to uncover police misconduct in Rankin County, MS and six other states.
May 15, 2025
Community Intervenors Seek to Modify Court Order to Establish More Oversight, Accountability for Water System Management
The People's Advocacy Institute (PAI) and Mississippi Poor People's Campaign (MS-PPC) filed a motion today seeking to modify the 2022 Interim Stipulated Order that placed Jackson's water system under the control of an Interim Third-Party Manager (ITPM).
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