ACLU of Mississippi to Hold Press Conference Calling for Fairness and Transparency in Legislative Redistricting
August 7, 2026 12:30 pm
What:
The ACLU of Mississippi, in coalition with other MS voting rights organizations, will hold a press conference on Monday, August 10 at 11:30, ahead of the House Select Committee on Redistricting hearing, to call for fair maps and transparency in the legislative redistricting process.
Who:
The following spokespeople will make statements:
- Attorney Amir Badat — Southern States Director and Senior Director, Fair Fight Action
- Representative Justin Crosby — Mississippi House of Representatives, District 22
- Senator Johnny Dupree — Mississippi Senate, District 45
- Angela Grayson — Director of Civic Engagement & Voting Rights - MS Black Women’s Roundtable
- House Minority Leader Robert Johnson — Mississippi House of Representatives, District 94
When:
Monday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Mississippi State Capitol, 400 High St., Jackson, MS 39201
2nd Floor Rotunda
Why:
The rush to redistrict the legislature and congressional districts is founded on the misconception that Callais made it illegal for legislators to consider race in the apportionment. However, the Supreme Court did not eliminate protections against racial vote dilution under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act—any new map must comply with federal law and respect the ability of Black voters and all communities to elect candidates of their choice. We demand legislators act with fairness and transparency in this process.
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