Video: Discussing the Impact of Court Order to Redraw State Legislative Maps

We hosted a virtual press call on to discuss a federal court ruling last week that Georgia’s state legislative district maps dilute the voting strength of Black voters and must be redrawn. 

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Stonewall activist Miss Major, ACLU of Georgia and Georgia Equality discuss trans rights, advocacy

Miss Major discussed her legacy of LGBTQ+ advocacy, the current status of transgender rights in the South, and how to be an ally to Black trans people. 

By Jerzy Shedlock

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy at an ACLU of Georgia event in October 2023

ACLU of Georgia signs letter urging Columbia County not to contract with voter roll software company

The letter states that EagleAI may, in some cases, violate the National Voter Registration Act, data privacy laws, and antidiscrimination law, to name a few issues.

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ACLU of Georgia Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Supporters, Partners, and Friends

Gathering honored decades of defending civil rights and civil liberties in Georgia

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ACLU of Georgia kicks off collaboration with Leadership Atlanta, Class of 2024

The ACLU of Georgia is honored to have been selected as a Community Leadership Project.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Leadership Atlanta Class of 2024 group photo at ACLU of Ga offices

RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message

The excessively punitive, overreaching charges should be dropped and must not set a precedent.

A protester holdng a sign stating "Forest Defense =/ Domestic Terrorism" demands the end of planned construction of Atlanta's proposed police training facility, "Cop City" to save the Weelaunee Forest.

Federal Trial Ends in Challenge to Georgia’s State Legislative District Maps; Court Ruling Still to Come

Over the last two weeks, plaintiffs have presented the court with evidence showing how based on Georgia’s demographics over the last ten years, the State was legally required to draw additional Black-majority state legislative districts.

Redistricting trial closings day, September 14, 2023, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity v. Raffensperger

60th Anniversary: The Fight For Voting Rights Continues

Executive Director Andrea Young reflects on 60 years of advocating for justice in her home state, just as our organization is marking its own 60th anniversary

By Jerzy Shedlock

Andrea Young voting op-ed

ACLU of Georgia responds to RICO charges against 61 Atlanta training center activists

Executive Director Andrea Young, and Policy & Advocacy Director Christopher Bruce, have been expressing our opposition to the Georgia attorney general’s RICO indictment of 61 people protesting the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Christopher Bruce on MSNBC public safety center interview