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Mississippi lawyers argue whether legislative maps are fair to Black voters

The NAACP argues there are too few majority-Black state House and Senate districts in Mississippi. The state disagrees.

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MS Senate passes bill impacting Jackson water system billing plans

The Mississippi Senate passed a bill Thursday that critics say is aimed at preventing a plan floated by Jackson s water system administrator.

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Legislative redistricting plan prompts NAACP to sue Mississippi

The suit says redistricting plans for the 122-member House and the 52-member Senate will dilute the voting power of Black people in the state.

United statesPort gibsonDavid jordanRogeliov solisJanette mccarthy wallaceMichael watsonAlbert butlerDan eubanksMichael mclendonLynn fitchTate reevesCensus bureauPresident pro tempore dean kirbyRod hickmanD port gibsonMccarthy wallace

NAACP sues Mississippi over legislative redistricting plan

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi is perpetuating a legacy of racial discrimination because lawmakers failed t.

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Mississippi redistricting maps

While some key changes were made in the maps approved Sunday afternoon, the 52-member Senate will maintain 15 Black majority districts and the 122-member House will keep 42.

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