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Lawmakers trying to pass these bills may present them as protective, but a closer look shows they actually would have cruel impacts on the state’s most vulnerable populations. 

Despite visible opposition, Georgia's Senate Education and Youth Committee passed Senate Bill 88.

Our big push this week was fighting against Senate Bill 63, which chips away at the progress the state has made in criminal justice reform. 

The story across Georgia: People charged with minor offenses and who may even be wrongfully accused are jailed awaiting trial because they have no money.

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