Press Statements

ACLU of Georgia Statement on Curfew and Militarization

ATLANTA – Below is a statement from Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia, on the curfew and militarization of law enforcement.

June 1, 2020

Press Statement: Absentee Ballots Taking 30 Plus Days to Process in Part, Because Secretary of State Chose Arizona Vendor

ACLU of Georgia Urges State to Accept Ballots Post-Marked on Election Day

May 20, 2020

ACLU of Georgia, National ACLU Demand Transparency and Accountability in Killing Of Unarmed Black Jogger Ahmaud Arbery

ATLANTA, GA – The following is a statement from Andrea Young, Executive Director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU-GA) regarding the recent reporting of an unarmed Black man killed by two white civilians while jogging in broad daylight.

May 5, 2020

ACLU of Georgia Says State Intrudes Privacy of COVID-19 Patients, Fails to Protect First Responders

ATLANTA – This week, Governor Kemp announced the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency will divulge to 911 centers the addresses of individuals who are COVID-19 positive.

April 16, 2020

ACLU of Georgia Urges Elections Officials to Focus Attention on Helping People to Vote Rather than Frightening Them

Media Contact: Ana Maria Rosato, media@acluga.org

April 6, 2020

ACLU of Georgia: High Voter Turnout is a Sign of a Vibrant Democracy

Media contact: Ana Maria Rosato, media@acluga.org

April 2, 2020