Hosemann thinks new voter ID law will hold up in court

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:13:57 +0000

JACKSON — Mississippi’s photo voter identification law may survive legal challenges because the state has made plans to provide free ID cards in many locations, the secretary of state says. Republican Delbert Hosemann told lawmakers he expects the U.S. Justice Department to reject Mississippi’s law after reviewing it under the Voting Rights Act. “It’s likely [...]

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‘Personhood’ prop splits Mississippi religious leaders

Associated Press — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:36:20 +0000

Mississippi religious leaders are split on a “personhood” initiative on next Tuesday’s ballot. Initiative 26 would amend the state constitution to declare life begins at fertilization. The state’s largest religious group, the Mississippi Baptist Convention, supports the proposal, as does the Tupelo-based American Family Association. >> RELATED STORY: Barbour votes for Personhood amendment after all [...]

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Hosemann thinks new voter ID law will hold up in court

‘Personhood’ prop splits Mississippi religious leaders