Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says that legislation that would create a separate court system run by unelected judges in part of Mississippi’s capital city is racially motivated.
FILE - Jackson, Miss., Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba speaks with reporters about the efforts underway to deliver a sustainable water system for Jackson residents following a roundtable discussion with community leaders and residents, Nov. 15, 2022, at Jackson State University. Lumumba said Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, legislation that would create a separate court system run by unelected judges in part of Mississippis capital city is racially motivated.
“It reminds me of apartheid,” Lumumba said."They are looking to colonize Jackson. Not only in terms of putting their military force over Jackson but also dictating who has province over decision-making.” Rather than being selected by city residents or elected officials, the new court system's judges would be appointed by the chief justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, and prosecutors would be appointed by the attorney general. The bill would also grant the courts exclusive jurisdiction over cases in which the state government is a party.A special police force patrols the district to guard the state-owned buildings located in the area.
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