HC 3 Mississippi House · 2024 Regular Session

Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that asks the Mississippi Legislature to issue a formal apology for the state's role in the 1955 murder of Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his killers. The text expresses regret for the hostile environment that allowed the crime to occur and apologizes to Till's family for the loss of his life and the failure to protect his constitutional rights. It also encourages the public remembrance of the Civil Rights Movement and instructs officials to share the resolution with constituents and community leaders. The bill explicitly states that the apology cannot be used as a basis for any legal lawsuits and was recently referred to a committee where it did not advance further.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 17, 2024 Last action May 14, 2024
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