Mississippi Center for Justice

About Us

Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit, public-interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice. MCJ operates statewide with offices in Jackson, Gulfport, and Indianola.

At the heart of the Center’s mission to create a just society is a desire to build healthy communities across Mississippi.
By engaging elected officials, faith-based leaders, media, community activists, educators, childcare providers, healthcare professionals and other advocacy partners, the Mississippi Center for Justice provides the legal perspective to policy initiatives that improve the lives of Mississippians.

The Center seeks systemic solutions that promote educational opportunity, protect the rights of consumers, secure access to healthcare, ensure equity in disaster recovery and put affordable housing within the reach of all Mississippians. Please visit the individual areas of work to learn more.