State attorneys seek dismissal of Jackson airport lawsuit

State asks judge to dismiss Jackson airport board lawsuit

Mississippi officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to maintain the city of Jackson’s control over the state’s largest airport….

…A Jackson resident, the Rev. Jeffrey Stallworth, sued to try to block the change, and the suit is backed by the mayor, the city council and the airport board targeted for replacement…

…In papers filed Tuesday, state attorneys argue Stallworth lacks the legal standing to sue. They also say the legislature and the governor can’t be sued for their official actions.

WTOK
7/13/16