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This week, we spotted a troubling trend with bills consisting of expanded punishments that would largely impact already vulnerable communities.

It’s day ten of Georgia’s legislative session. Bills are moving at a breakneck speed. Our Policy team is advocating against many distressing bills introduced this week.

It was our “welcome back” week, during which our Policy and Advocacy team caught up with lawmakers returning to the capitol.

We gathered with members and friends on the first day of Georgia’s session for Constitution Day at the Capitol. 

A federal court declined to strike down State Senate and State House maps enacted by the General Assembly

As we end the year, ACLU of Ga. Executive Director Andrea Young has been reflecting on our 60-year history, and what lies ahead.

We argue that a remedy for vote dilution must be complete, localized, and must change the political reality for Black voters in the specific areas where vote dilution is occurring.

Lena Bodenhamer interned with the ACLU of Georgia twice in the previous year, helping the communications department produce informative and impactful materials shedding light on the work of our organization.

Here are some frequently asked questions, and answers, regarding Georgia's special session beginning November 29.