SUMMARY: The Mississippi ACLU, along with the Mississippi Center for Justice and others, filed a federal lawsuit challenging House Bill 1193, a law banning public schools and colleges from teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics related to race, sex, gender identity, and more. The suit, naming four state education boards as defendants, argues that the law violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments by restricting free speech and academic freedom. The plaintiffs claim the bill censors discussions on critical historical and social issues and traditional literature, threatening educational quality and accreditation. They seek an injunction to halt enforcement, citing the law’s vague penalty provisions.

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SUMMARY: A federal judge approved a landmark settlement allowing U.S. college athletes to be paid millions, ending the amateurism model that defined college sports for over a century. The House settlement permits schools to share up to $20.5 million with athletes next year and pays $2.7 billion over a decade to former players. It imposes roster limits but lets cut players return without penalty, addressing walk-on concerns. Oversight shifts from the NCAA to major conferences like the ACC and SEC. While it benefits high-profile football and basketball stars, it risks cutting smaller sports and walk-ons. Legal challenges remain due to varied state NIL laws.

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SUMMARY: State Sen. David Parker announced he will step down from his District 2 seat following redrawn Senate lines in DeSoto County, prompted by NAACP litigation to increase majority-minority districts. Parker, a Republican, will not seek a fourth term, citing family and community service priorities. Two candidates, Republican Charlie Hoots and Democrat Theresa Gillespie Isom, have declared to run in the upcoming special election. Parker, an optometrist with a growing eyecare practice, plans to devote more time to his medical career. His Senate tenure included authoring water system control legislation for Jackson and involvement in a failed bill limiting the state auditor’s power. The special election primary is Aug. 5; the general election is Nov. 4.

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