U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves

Mississippi Federal Judge expresses anger over abortion ban

Mississippi's abortion ban is facing a test in court today. A federal judge in Mississippi expressed deep skepticism about a state law that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy. This, sending a signal that attempts across the nation…

Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law

Governor Phil Bryant is not happy about a federal judge’s decision to temporarily block a state law banning abortion after 15 weeks, the most restrictive abortion law in the United States. Bryant signed the law Monday and it took effect…

Religious Accommodations Act Appeal

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments about Mississippi’s controversial religious accommodations act that would allow merchants to cite religious beliefs to deny services to same sex couples. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves halted the law before it could take…

Federal Judge Strikes Down HB 1523

Businesses in Mississippi won’t be able to refuse services to certain individuals based on their religious beliefs under House Bill 1523, at least for now. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves struck down the controversial state law Thursday night, just hours…