U.S. Justice Department assists Jackson, MS in revamping death notification policies after seven men were buried in unmarked graves.
The U.S. Justice Department will assist Mississippi's capital city, Jackson, in revamping policies for performing next-of-kin death notifications after seven men were buried in unmarked graves without their families' knowledge. The intervention follows the discovery that at least three of the buried men were Black, and federal officials are stepping in to ensure compliance with civil rights laws.
April 04, 2024
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