Mississippi Legislature Passes Bill Creating Unelected Court in Jackson
On Friday, March 31, the Mississippi Legislature passed a controversial bill that would create a separate, unelected court over parts of Jackson, Mississippi, the state capital.
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Mississippi Enacts List Maintenance and Election Audits Law
On Wednesday, April 19, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1310, a bill that outlines post-election audits and steps to remove voters from the rolls.
Mississippi Enacts Bill Banning Ballot Collection
On Wednesday, March 22, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) signed Senate Bill 2358 into law, which makes it a crime to collect and submit mail-in ballots on behalf of others.
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Mississippi’s Congressional Map To Remain in Place
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on a lawsuit regarding the constitutionality of Mississippi’s congressional map drawn with 2020 census data.
5th Circuit Upholds Felony Disenfranchisement in Mississippi
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s decision to uphold a provision of the Mississippi Constitution that disenfranchises Mississippians with prior felony convictions.
Mississippi Governor Vetoes Bill Easing Strict Felony Disenfranchisement Law
On April 22, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) vetoed Senate Bill 2536, a law that would have made it easier for individuals with felony convictions to regain their voting rights after completing their sentences.
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