MississippiMississippi lawmakers would honor civil rights lawyer Carroll Rhodes
If adopted, the Mississippi Legislature would recognize Carroll E. Rhodes’s civil rights work and present him with a resolution expressing its gratitude.
What it does
The Legislature would honor Carroll E. Rhodes for his civil rights work and service, then present him with the resolution as a sign of its gratitude.
Argument forPublic recognition could honor Rhodes’s service and encourage future lawyers and civic leaders to pursue justice.
Argument againstFocusing this recognition on one lawyer could leave other civil rights workers without similar public acknowledgment.
More detail
The Senate and House, acting together, would honor Carroll E. Rhodes and present him with the resolution. The resolution honors Rhodes for his career, civil rights work, and service to Mississippi.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Mar 17Referred To RulesIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting