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Maureen Smith
Mississippi governor signs 15-week abortion ban; clinic files suit
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law March 19 the most restrictive state abortion bill in the nation because it bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Immigrant advocates concerned about 'Dreamer' apprehended by ICE
A "Dreamer" was detained by ICE agents immediately after speaking at a news conference March 1 at City Hall in Jackson, Miss., where advocates gathered to express their concerns about recent immigration raids.
Groups hail defeat of Mississippi bill on police detaining immigrants
Amelia McGowan sees "a tremendous victory" in the April 19 death of a Mississippi bill that would have required local law enforcement officers to detain anyone in the country illegally.