Four Black Mississippians have served on the state's high court, all represented the Central District.
Attorneys argue whether Mississippi Supreme Court districts dilute Black voting power by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today August 5, 2024 OXFORD — Mississippi lawmakers weaken the power of Black voters by drawing state Supreme Court districts that make it difficult for them to elect a justice, an attorney representing several citizens and public officials from the Delta told a federal judge Monday.
It matters to the future of this state where the next generation of lawyers and leaders will be able to see themselves in the highest offices and whether they’ll have a path to get there.” All four Black Mississippians who have served on the Supreme Court were first appointed to the post by governors and then later won election to the post as incumbents. All four have represented the Central District.
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