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How Mississippi’s Jim Crow Laws Still Haunt Black Voters Today

After the U.S. Civil War, white supremacists used felony disenfranchisement to suppress the Black vote. Even now, restoring rights has hit a roadblock.

Jackson • 04.04.2024

Terror, Murder and Jim Crow Laws: Inside Mississippi’s Racial Voter Intimidation History

Black Mississippians’ right to vote has constantly been under threat. A recent bill that would have restored voting rights to thousands died in committee.

Jackson • 04.04.2024

Who Can and Can’t Vote in Mississippi: A Guide to the State’s Lifetime Voting Ban

This guide offers details about the state’s disenfranchisement laws and how you may still be able to vote from jail, even with a conviction.

Jackson • 03.25.2024

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