Mississippi town struggles with 'school to prison pipeline' charges

By Maggie Lee

Justice Department letter raises new questions, inflames new tensions in Meridian, Mississippi

Justice Department alleges 'school to prison pipeline' in Mississippi

By Susan Ferriss

Alleges that state, county and city of Meridian are operating 'school to prison pipeline'

Discriminatory discipline: Feds and Mississippi school district reach agreement on changes

By Susan Ferriss

Black students were being arrested for minor infractions, and five times more likely to get suspended than whites for same allegations

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"… school officials, rather than criminal law issues warranting MPD (Meridian Police Department) involvement, unless MPD involvement is necessary to protect th …"