United States v. Mississippi State Senate (S.D. Miss.)

On November 8, 2024, the United States filed a complaint in United States v. Mississippi State Senate (S.D. Miss.). The complaint alleged the Senate violated Title VII. The complaint alleged the Senate discriminated against Kristie Metcalfe based on race (Black) when, during her eight years (2011-2019) as a staff attorney for the Senate’s Legislative Services Office, she received a salary about half that of every white attorney. The complaint alleged the pay gap resulted from a series of discriminatory pay actions by the Senate during her tenure. The complaint sought backpay for Metcalfe as well as corrective injunctive relief.

Press Release - 11/8/24