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Mississippi governor faces contempt ruling in Meredith case
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considers contempt charges against Mississippi Governor Ross R. Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson. A Monday decision may settle fines sought by the Justice Department for blocking Meredith’s enrollment at Ole Miss. Barnett calls the court lacking jurisdiction and vows to stay in good faith.
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