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Definitions:

Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance

An organization that advocates for the rights and welfare of immigrants in Mississippi, seeking to foster a society that recognizes and upholds the dignity of every individual, regardless of their immigration status.

Civil Rights

The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment (and to be free from unfair treatment or discrimination) in a number of settings – including education, employment, housing, and more – based on certain legally-protected characteristics.

Political Coalition

An alliance between different political groups or parties, often temporary, to achieve a common goal or to govern.

Representation

The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the depiction of someone or something in a particular way.