Explainer: Georgia State Court’s Ruling on the 6-Week Abortion Ban

On September 30, 2024, the Superior Court of Fulton County struck down Georgia’s six-week abortion ban.

A memorial of flowers, candles, fruit, etc, and a sign that reads Justice for Amber and Justice for Candi.

Project 2025 Offers Dystopian View of America

The ACLU is fighting back against this extremist proposal by the Heritage Foundation.

A graphic featuring a crowd of people demonstrating and the Preamble to the United States Constitution.

Supporters Stirred to Take Action at 2024 Annual Membership Meeting

We were encouraged by the high attendance and the energy in the room as we rallied friends to gear up for the upcoming election.

By Jerzy Shedlock

ACLU Annual Meeting 2024 4

Positive Changes Ahead: Fulton County Embraces Renovations, Reforms in Jail System

The shift follows years of our advocacy for Fulton officials to not build a new jail and instead focus on reducing the jail population.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Fulton Jail press conference signs

Accelerating the Fight For Reproductive Justice in Georgia

Georgians should have the ability to exercise their fundamental rights, and they overwhelmingly support reproductive rights.

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People marching for abortion access

Newly Formed Coalition Makes Case Against Wasting $1.7B on New Jail

The press conference was held at Fulton County Superior Court to announce the formation of the coalition, as well as unveil a report by the Prison Policy Initiative.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Community Over Cages press conference 2024 Signage

We Fought for Deaf People on Probation and Parole in Georgia — and Won

Five years after we sued Georgia’s supervision agency for failing to accommodate our clients’ disabilities, a settlement will ensure everyone has an equal chance to complete probation or parole.

Person holding binder and is in handcuffs.

Fulton County Voters Get to Know Their Sheriff at Town Hall Event

The Fulton County sheriff candidates faced tough questions about the cost and operations of the sheriff’s office and the crisis at the Fulton County Jail.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Know Your Sheriff Town Hall, photo of candidates and moderator

Georgia’s Legislative Session is Over, But We Aren’t Done

Last week, we closed out the 2024 Legislative Session. These past few months were brutal as we defended the civil liberties of all Georgians. 

By Jerzy Shedlock

The end of Sine Die 2024