Mississippi Center for Justice
The Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit, public interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice. Supported and staffed by attorneys, community leaders and volunteers, the Center develops and pursues strategies to combat discrimination and poverty statewide.
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Advocacy, litigation result in successful cottage outcome for Waveland, Miss. residents
An agreement reached June 2 by the Waveland Board of Alderman and clients of the Mississippi Center for Justice and Kirkland & Ellis LLP, provides a permanent housing solution for Waveland residents still recovering from Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav. The Waveland Board of Aldermen approved a new ordinance relieving many of the zoning barriers that threatened to derail recovery efforts for hundreds of Waveland residents. Read the full story here.
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