News & Commentary
Nov 04, 2022
Extreme Politicians Want to Ban Abortion. We Can Stop Them.
We’re fighting abortion bans in the courts. We need your help at the ballot box.
Oct 28, 2022
Religious Discrimination Persists in Zoning Proceedings, Despite Strong Legal Protections
We’re celebrating a Mississippi mosque’s groundbreaking ceremony after a court victory, but more work remains.
Oct 28, 2022
Gender-Affirming Care Gave My Daughter a Future. Lawmakers Want to Take it Away.
Lacey Jennen and her family are one of several who are fighting an anti-trans Arkansas law via Brandt v. Rutledge.
Oct 27, 2022
ACLU Of Georgia, Legal Partners Challenge State’s Six-Week Abortion Ban At Trial
On Monday and Tuesday, attorneys with the ACLU of Georgia and our legal partners laid out a case challenging H.B. 481 during a trial in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Georgia medical providers and experts provided informative and emotional testimony about the law, which bans abortion at approximately six weeks of pregnancy — before many people even know they are pregnant.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Oct 17, 2022
Young Encourages Civic Engagement, Voting Among Black Law Students
ACLU of Georgia Executive Director Andrea Young encouraged community involvement and voting to Black law students Friday during an event at Emory University School of Law. She mentored the students alongside Congressman Hank Johnson, who similarly urged the crowd to use their skills for public good.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Oct 14, 2022
Georgia’s Elections Workers Are Heroes Upholding Democracy
SB202 has thrown hurdles in the way of officials prepping for Election Day
By Jerzy Shedlock
Sep 26, 2022
Fulton County Schools Approves Installation Of Cameras Despite ACLU Of Georgia’s Objections
Cameras that take pictures of license plates are being installed at Fulton County Schools following a vote of approval Thursday, despite objections from the ACLU of Georgia about how the technology is more likely to target Black Georgians.
By Jerzy Shedlock
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