A new lawsuit says a Mississippi law will restrict free speech by requiring people to obtain permission from state law enforcement officials for any protest near state government buildings in the capital city of Jackson.
FILE - Jackson residents and supporters march with members of the Poor People's Campaign of Mississippi to the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., to protest water system problems, poverty and other issues, Oct. 10, 2022. A lawsuit filed Friday, June 2, 2023, challenges a new Mississippi law that will require people to receive state law enforcement permission before protests near state government buildings in Jackson.
The federal lawsuit was filed Friday against the two people authorized to issue permits for protests or other events in parts of the majority-Black city: Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell and the chief of the state-run Capitol Police department, Bo Luckey. The Associated Press sought comment Monday from the Department of Public Safety, and a spokesperson did not immediately respond for the agency or for Capitol Police, which is a division of it.to challenge new Mississippi laws that expand the state's role in courts and policing in Jackson.take away local autonomy
Several protests have been held near state government buildings in downtown Jackson during the past year, including some in January, February and March against the legislation dealing with courts and policing.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mississippi harms free speech by requiring state permits before protests, lawsuit saysA new Mississippi law will restrict free speech by requiring people to obtain permission from state law enforcement officials for any protest near the statehouse, Governor’s Mansion or other state government buildings in the capital city of Jackson, according to a lawsuit that seeks to block the mandate from taking effect July 1.
Read more »
Mississippi Stories: Kevin RobertsOn this episode of Mississippi Stories, Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey talks with Fit Chef founder Kevin Roberts about entrepreneurship and his upcoming RockBox location in Jackson.
Read more »
Ted Nugent concert canceled in Alabama rescheduled in Mississippi: ‘You can’t cancel me’The controversial rocker has a July 18 date at City Hall Live in Brandon, Mississippi. It replaces a show canceled in Birmingham.
Read more »
Progressive Groups Sue Mississippi Over 'Unconstitutional' Anti-Protest Law'We should not have to risk arrest and imprisonment for exercising our constitutional rights, including freedom of speech and equal protection under the law,' asserted plaintiff JxnUndivided
Read more »
Woman celebrating 107th birthday says smiling is her secret to a long lifeA Mississippi woman celebrating her 107th birthday says smiling is her secret to a long life.
Read more »
Marshall Ramsey: BleedingThe latest from Marshall Ramsey: Bleeding
Read more »