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What “Parental Rights” Leaves Out
Defending Education's RISE report ranks states on parental rights, focusing on school transparency and sex education laws. Tennessee and Alabama top the list, while Illinois ranks last. The report, however, neglects to address custody laws, leading to…
Mississippi Is Four Days Away from Rewriting Custody Law. Here’s What’s at Stake.
April 9, 2026
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves must decide by April 13 whether to sign House Bill 1662, which mandates joint custody as a starting point for custody cases. If signed, it would reshape family court procedures, promoting equal parenting and requiring…