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No Freedom in Sight, Illegally Jailed Mississippi Inmates Demand Answers

People jailed in Scott County often find themselves waiting years for trial—or even charges. Octavius Burks has been locked in jail for three years. He has not been charged. He … Continue reading

September 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Judiciary Committee Examines the Effect of Gun Violence on Women in America

Washington, DC – Today the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled “VAWA Next Steps: Protecting Women from Gun Violence.”  With American women more than ten times more likely to … Continue reading

August 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

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