AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMississippi Courts & Voting Rights: DeSoto County residents sued Mississippi over majority-Black judicial subdistricts, arguing the plan violates the Voting Rights Act by forcing judges to be elected from race-based districts. Jackson Corruption Fallout: Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty in federal bribery and conspiracy charges tied to favors for real estate developers, following similar guilty pleas by other top local officials. Consumer Protection: Mississippi Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over deceptive Cash App practices, alleging fraud protections were promised but not delivered. Immigration Oversight: A CBS News analysis found many large ICE detention facilities haven’t been inspected in over a year, raising health and safety concerns as detention deaths climb. Public Safety Tech: Mississippi joined a push for tougher FCC rules to block scam robocalls by limiting scammers’ access to legitimate phone numbers. Environment & Health: Parents in Ascension Parish said Air Products canceled a CO2 pipeline project near an elementary school, easing fears about potential leaks. Local Gulf News: Six rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the Mississippi Sound near Biloxi.
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