SC 512 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.

This resolution formally apologizes to Emmett Till's family and the public for Mississippi's role in his 1955 murder and the acquittal of his killers. It acknowledges the state fostered a hostile environment that led to his death, referencing Carolyn Bryant's recent confession about her fabricated testimony. The apology expresses regret for Mississippi's part in denying Till constitutional protections and encourages teaching about this Civil Rights Movement history, with copies distributed to state officials and civil rights groups. It explicitly states the resolution is not for use in legal claims.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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