Mississippi no longer has to redraw its state Supreme Court districts, after a federal judge's order was vacated on May 11.

Governor Tate Reeves has officially scrapped a planned special session intended to redraw Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts. The announcement, made Wednesday, comes as a direct response to a pivotal shift in the legal landscape regarding the state’s judicial boundaries.

The order comes days after a landmark ruling was handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

On Monday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion to vacate District Judge Sharion Aycock’s 2025 order requiring Mississippi to draw new lines to bring them into compliance with the Voting Rights Act.

Gov. Tate Reeves delays Mississippi congressional redistricting, setting back Republican hopes to eliminate Democrat Bennie Thompson's seat before 2026.

Gov. Tate Reeves plans a special session to address Supreme Court district lines, but recent rulings may make the effort unnecessary.

Mississippi's Supreme Court has allowed lawsuits against TikTok and Meta to proceed in lower courts. The state alleges the social media platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to young users. The lawsuits accuse the companies of violating ...

Governor Tate Reeves called it “a good day for those who believe in the principle that all Americans are created equal. A good day for law and order. A good day for Mississippi!”