Rep. Trey Lamar (R-Senatobia) has proposed a bill in the Mississippi House of Representatives that would create a new court system within Jackson's Capitol Complex Improvement District. HB 1020 would take authority over cases, in that part of the city, away from local elected officials. SB 2889 is a match. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says the two bills, aimed at curbing the independence of Jackson, "reminds me of apartheid." HB 2020 would put the power to appoint judges solely in the hands of the chief justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court and to appoint prosecutors by the attorney general. "They are looking to colonize Jackson," Lumumba said, "where they dictate who is our leadership." (Clarion Ledger 01/30/23) Lumumba says current legislation reminds him of Apartheid (clarionledger.com)
SIDEBAR: Hinds judges oppose HB 1020
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sixteen judges representing Hinds County were united Jan. 31 behind a one-page statement vigorously opposing HB 1020, saying the creation of a separate district composed of appointed prosecutors and judges violates the Mississippi Constitution. Hinds judges denounce HB 1020 as ‘unconstitutional’, but legal expert says it would be difficult to overturn (wlbt.com)
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