We believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
From not allowing testimony to front-loading limited testimony with only people in support of harmful bills, some legislators appear to have little respect for the process.
From not allowing testimony to front-loading limited testimony with only people in support of harmful bills, some legislators appear to have little respect for the process.
Our advocacy started anew this week post-Crossover, with a reinvigorated focus on several bills that could impact Georgians’ civil rights.
Our advocacy started anew this week post-Crossover, with a reinvigorated focus on several bills that could impact Georgians’ civil rights.
Crossover Day ended in mixed results and left us with much work to do as we enter the final weeks of the legislative session.
Crossover Day ended in mixed results and left us with much work to do as we enter the final weeks of the legislative session.
Lawmakers trying to pass these bills may present them as protective, but a closer look shows they actually would have cruel impacts on the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Lawmakers trying to pass these bills may present them as protective, but a closer look shows they actually would have cruel impacts on the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Despite visible opposition, Georgia's Senate Education and Youth Committee passed Senate Bill 88.
Despite visible opposition, Georgia's Senate Education and Youth Committee passed Senate Bill 88.
Our big push this week was fighting against Senate Bill 63, which chips away at the progress the state has made in criminal justice reform.
Our big push this week was fighting against Senate Bill 63, which chips away at the progress the state has made in criminal justice reform.
