Press Releases

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Atlanta City Council District 11 Townhall

The ACLU of Georgia is hosting an Atlanta Municipal Election District 11 townhall. The community have a chance to engage with candidates on local issues.

October 18: No Kings Rally at Atlanta Civic Center to Condemn President Trump’s Escalating Abuse of Power

Rallies in 2,300+ cities send clear message that the people won’t be silenced in the face of the Trump administration’s attacks on free speech and democracy

ACLU of Georgia to Present at the Election Procedures Study Committee Hearing in Sumter County

The series of hearings concludes in Americus. Rachel Glover, assoc. dir. of the Voter Access Project, will present on voter accessibility.

Media Advisory: Atlanta City Council District 7 Townhall

The event will give the community a chance to engage directly with the district’s candidates on local issues.

Mario Guevara To Be Deported After Appeals Court Denies Stay

The government detained him for over 100 days in retaliation for his reporting on law enforcement

ACLU of Georgia to Speak at the Election Procedures Study Committee Hearing in Newton County

The Blue Ribbon committee is studying and evaluating current election policies and providing advice for new election laws ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session.

Press Release: Journalist Detained By ICE At Risk of Imminent Deportation

Mario Guevara, an Emmy-award winning journalist, has been kept in detention for more than 100 days in retaliation for his work

Media Advisory: Emmy-Winning Journalist Mario Guevara’s Family, Advocates, & Legal Team Speak Out

The Board of Immigration Appeals reopened Mr. Guevara’s 13-year-old immigration case and ordered him to return to El Salvador

ACLU Seeks Order to Immediately Release Journalist Mario Guevara, Who May Be Sent to El Salvador At Any Moment

The federal court has ordered an emergency hearing today on a request to immediately release Mr. Guevara