Press Releases

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Jan 22, 2026

Community Over Cages Coalition to Present Findings on Jail Overcrowding in Fulton County

“Jail Overcrowding in Fulton County: Causes, Impacts, and Interventions” Is Third Report in Series Documenting Persistent Overcrowding and Offers Concrete Recommendations to Address Crisis
Jan 07, 2026

ACLU of Georgia, Advocacy Partners to Host ‘Pack the Capitol’ on First Day of Session

Lobby day event aims to fill the Capitol to capacity with concerned Georgians and carry forward the activism witnessed during ‘No Kings’ rallies in Atlanta.
Dec 23, 2025

Voting Rights Groups, Georgia Voter Seek to Protect Voters’ Privacy

Lawsuit challenges Department of Justice demand for sensitive voter data.
Oct 29, 2025

Deplorable Conditions in Clayton Jail Require Sheriff to Take Immediate Action 

We sent a letter to Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen imploring him to address inhumane and unconstitutional conditions at the Clayton County jail.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Oct 20, 2025

Atlanta City Council District 11 Townhall

The ACLU of Georgia is hosting an Atlanta Municipal Election District 11 townhall. The community have a chance to engage with candidates on local issues.
Oct 16, 2025

October 18: No Kings Rally at Atlanta Civic Center to Condemn President Trump’s Escalating Abuse of Power

Rallies in 2,300+ cities send clear message that the people won’t be silenced in the face of the Trump administration’s attacks on free speech and democracy
Oct 14, 2025

ACLU of Georgia to Present at the Election Procedures Study Committee Hearing in Sumter County

The series of hearings concludes in Americus. Rachel Glover, assoc. dir. of the Voter Access Project, will present on voter accessibility.
Oct 13, 2025

Media Advisory: Atlanta City Council District 7 Townhall

The event will give the community a chance to engage directly with the district’s candidates on local issues.
Oct 02, 2025

Mario Guevara To Be Deported After Appeals Court Denies Stay

The government detained him for over 100 days in retaliation for his reporting on law enforcement