Hinds County Chancery Court Judge J. Dewayne Thomas released a decision early May 15 stating that House Bill 1020 is not considered unconstitutional, according to Mississippi law.
Chancellor Thomas's ruling also denies requests to grant an injunction, since plaintiffs “failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.”
The suit, filed by three Jackson residents, would have prevented the bill from creating an appointed court system in the capital city as well as expand the jurisdiction of Capitol Police.
The legislation is slated to go into effect on July 1.
Thomas cited the reasoning behind his decision, saying that although the court is aware of the plaintiff’s frustration with the way the bill was passed, but the legislation does not violate the state constitution. (SuperTalk Mississippi 05/15/23) Judge says House Bill 1020 is considered constitutional under Mississippi law - SuperTalk Mississippi
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