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‘Hold People Accountable’: Why Mississippi Courts Must Now Produce Public Defense Plans

The state Supreme Court wants to know how local courts provide lawyers, if any, to poor people after their arrest.

Jackson • 07.02.2025

Meet the 2 Candidates for Mississippi Supreme Court’s Nov. 26 Runoff Election

Justice Jim Kitchens faces state Sen. Jenifer B. Branning after neither won 50% of the vote on Nov. 5.

Jackson • 11.20.2024

How Mississippi’s Supreme Court Runoff Election Could Impact Criminal Cases

After the surprise defeat of one justice, the outcome of the Nov. 26 runoff between another justice and his challenger could change the court’s outlook.

Jackson • 11.20.2024

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