Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that asks the Mississippi Legislature to officially apologize for the state's role in the 1955 murder of Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his killers. The resolution expresses regret for the hostile environment in Mississippi that allowed the crime to occur and for the legal system's failure to hold the perpetrators accountable. It also calls for the state to remember Till's legacy and encourages the teaching of Civil Rights history to prevent future injustices. The text explicitly states that this symbolic gesture is not intended to serve as a basis for any legal lawsuits.
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Introduction
Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2024
Last action May 14, 2024
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Feb 14, 2024
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Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sollie Norwood
DDemocratic
Co
Gary Brumfield
DDemocratic
Co
Joseph Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Sarita Simmons
DDemocratic
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