Accelerating the Fight For Reproductive Justice in Georgia

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

By Nneka Ewulonu

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Sine Die: Bills We’re Watching in Final Hours of Session

As we approach the last hours of a fast-paced legislative session, we're holding out hope that the handful of harmful bills we have in our sights will not move forward.

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Legislative recap: The Civil Liberties of Youth are Under Attack

Georgia’s session is nearing its end, and some lawmakers are ramping up their efforts to restrict your autonomy and access to information.

By Jerzy Shedlock

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Legislative Recap: Committee Antics Skirt Proper Legislative 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.

By Jerzy Shedlock

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Legislative Recap: Five Bills To Watch Through the End of Session

Our advocacy started anew this week post-Crossover, with a reinvigorated focus on several bills that could impact Georgians’ civil rights.

By Jerzy Shedlock

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