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ACLU of Georgia Condemns Trump Decision to End DACA Program for Dreamers

The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia today condemned President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allows young undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children, known as DREAMers, to apply for a work permit and tempor

September 5, 2017

ACLU of Georgia Freedom School in Douglasville

The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia brought its Freedom School volunteer training to Douglas County at the Dog River Public Library on Saturday, August 26.

August 29, 2017

Chatham County Cancels Voter Purge After Pressure from ACLU of Georgia

Chatham County is no longer challenging the voter registration status of more than 300 voters in Thunderbolt and Tybee after warnings by the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia that such a move would violate voting rights laws, including the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).

August 18, 2017