Mississippi's racial wounds were again on full display at the Capitol as the House debated bills that would impose state control over the judicial system in the majority-Black city of Jackson. House Bill 1020 is now one signature from becoming law.
Mississippi’s racial divides were on full display as HB 1020 got its final debate and passing voteMississippi’s racial divides were on full display as HB 1020 got its final debate and passing vote by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 31, 2023 The state of Mississippi's racial wounds and sordid history were again thrust into full view at the Capitol on Friday as the House debated and passed controversial bills that would impose state control over the judicial system in the...
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