NAACP Sues Mississippi Over State Takeover Of Policing In Majority-Black Jackson

Mississippi’s Republican-controlled legislature passed bills allowing state authorities to exert more control over law enforcement in Jackson, a predominantly Black city struggling with high crime rates and an overburdened court system.
The NAACP filed a federal lawsuit arguing the legislation violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution and discriminates against Jackson residents.
The new laws give the Capitol Police full jurisdiction over Jackson and create an unelected court system run by judges and prosecutors appointed by state officials.
Supporters say the bills will help curb violent crime in Jackson, while opponents argue they undermine local control and self-government.
The NAACP warns the legislation will lead to “separate and unequal policing” in the majority-Black capital city.