ACLU of Georgia Joins Nationwide Investigation of Police Militarization

March 14, 2013

The ACLU of Georgia joined affiliates throughout the country by submitting open records requests to determine the extent to which local law enforcement agencies are using federally subsidized military technology and tactics that are traditionally used in military operations overseas. The ACLU of Georgia submitted these requests to 11 of the largest law enforcement agencies in the state. We hope to receive responses in the coming weeks and we will continue to monitor this situation. You can find out more about this project at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/06/aclu-police-militarization-swat_n_2813334.html

ACLU of Georgia sends letters to Sheriffs across the state

March 14, 2013

The ACLU of Georgia has sent letters to Sheriffs across the state about ICE detainers and section 8 of HB 87 (also known as “show me your papers”) advising them about how Georgia’s local law enforcement detention practices may be violating individuals’ constitutional rights

You can read the letter here.