SC 521 Mississippi Senate · 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 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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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 14, 2024 Last action May 14, 2024
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