Advocates Reject Plan to Make Social Circle, Georgia a Hub for Immigration Detention 

The ACLU of Georgia joined immigrants’ rights groups to oppose Department of Homeland Security plans to open a massive immigration detention center. 

By Jerzy Shedlock

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New Report: Overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail

Our latest report reveals how overcrowding at the jail has produced systemic failures that have cost at least 32 people their lives since 2021.

ACLU of Georgia staff attorney speaking at a press conference for a report on Fulton County Jail overcrowding.

Civil Rights on the Line as Georgia’s Legislative Session Picks Up Speed

As in previous years, we’re watching closely and keeping civil rights front and center. Advocates have already carried out some Good Trouble Under the Gold Dome.

Georgians lined up outside of the state Capitol on the first day of the 2026 legislative session.

Flock CEO Goes Ballistic on Critics as More Americans Question Mass Driver Surveillance

CEO attacks motives of people who care about privacy, says they are trying to “normalize lawlessness” and “let murderers go free”

Flock CEO blog

One Year In: Defending the Constitution Under a Second Trump Administration

From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we fought back and what comes next.

Protestor holding a sign that reads, "Defend Democracy."

Board Member: A Call for Restraint as Political Rhetoric Heats Up in Georgia

At a press conference before lawmakers gaveled in for the 2026 session, ACLU of Georgia Board Member Faraz Iqbal spoke about the power of words in moments of tension.

Faraz Iqbal, Board Member

Georgians ‘Pack the Cap’ to Kick Off 2026 Legislative Session 

On the first day of the legislative session, hundreds of Georgians attended our "Pack the Capitol" event, making it the ACLU of Georgia's largest and most successful lobby day to date.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Staff at Pack the Cap 2026

ACLU of Georgia’s Year in Review: Progress in the Fight For Democracy

As 2025 comes to a close, we would like to thank you all for your support. This was a year of challenges for many people.

By Andrea Young

ACLU of Georgia's Executive Director Andrea Young addresses the crowd while waving an American flag at the October 18, 2025 No Kings Rally at the Atlanta Civic Center.

Fall Intern Retrospective: Building Community Through Volunteering and Protest

Valentina Cloitre interned with the ACLU of Georgia this fall, helping the communications department produce materials that highlight our work. Here, she shares her thoughts on getting involved in the community. 

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