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The Marshall Project - Jackson aims to expose criminal justice abuses in Hinds County and across Mississippi by investigating policing, courts, prisons and jails. Our monthly newsletter shares our work with readers, including people directly affected by the criminal justice system. Check out past editions below and sign up to receive future emails.

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Jackson Newsletter December 18
The Mom Who Defied a Prosecutor
A prosecutor had been threatening mothers who used drugs while pregnant with long sentences — until Brandy Moore fought the case against her.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter December 12
Conservative Defeats Incumbent Justice on Mississippi Supreme Court
Election results tilt state’s high court further right.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter November 21
We’re Voting Again: Nov. 26 Supreme Court Runoff
A faceoff in central Mississippi between the incumbent and a state senator.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter November 7
State Supreme Court: A Runoff and an Incumbent Defeat
Two upsets, two runoffs in state judicial elections as votes continue to be counted.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter October 3
Who Wants to Be a Judge? Your Guide to the Candidates.
Seats on the state Supreme Court, appeals court and Hinds County Court are up for grabs on November’s ballot.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter September 12
Cellphone Location Privacy Win in Mississippi, for Now
Federal judges nix broad warrants for digital locations; another federal judge will decide if Mississippi’s Supreme Court election districts are fair to Black voters.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter August 8
Sweltering Heat Endangers Incarcerated in Mississippi Prison
Also, trial starts before a federal judge to determine if Mississippi’s judicial districts should be redrawn to include more Black voters.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter July 25
Mississippi Felony Voting Ban Will Remain This November
Not being allowed to vote is not “cruel and unusual” punishment under the Constitution, an appeals court ruled.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter July 11
Jackson’s New Gamble Against Crime
Plus, an update on appointing the judge lawmakers said was urgently needed at the Capitol.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter June 20
Mississippi Court Elections: What Do You Want to Know?
Two Mississippi Supreme Court seats and other posts are up for election on Nov. 5. What would you ask the candidates?
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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