Press Releases

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Aug 21, 2025

Journalist Detained by ICE for Livestreaming Law Enforcement Activity Files for Immediate Release

Mario Guevara is the only journalist in detention in retaliation for his reporting in the United States
Aug 12, 2025

Media Advisory: Hearing on S.B. 202 Challenges Georgia’s Anti-Voter Law

Voting rights groups will defend the current block on Georgia’s line relief ban outside of the 150-foot zone around the polling place.
Jun 18, 2025

Press Advisory: U.S. Supreme Court decides US v Skrmetti

Today, the U. S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, allowing Tennessee’s law denying healthcare to transgender youth to stand.
Jun 12, 2025

ACLU of Georgia Reiterates the Rights of Georgians to Protest Ahead of ‘No Kings’ Rally

In advance of protests this weekend, the ACLU of Georgia remains concerned about the state’s overreaching domestic terrorism law being used to quell dissent.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Jun 11, 2025

Press Advisory: Georgians to Join the Largest Protest to Condemn President Trump’s Abuse of Power

On Saturday, Georgians will join what is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Donald Trump returned to office.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Jun 10, 2025

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Block on Hand Counting Rule in Major Win for Voters

The ruling confirms the State Election Board exceeded its legal authority by attempting to rewrite election procedures just weeks before a major election.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Jun 04, 2025

Media Advisory: Protest Ready Georgia Virtual Kickoff

Join us online for the virtual launch of Protest Ready GA, a new initiative by the ACLU of Georgia supporting protesters across the state.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
May 02, 2025

Civil Rights Organizations File Lawsuit Challenging Georgia Law That Punishes People Simply for Being Poor

The lawsuit seeks to strike down SB 63, which has led to thousands of people with low or no income being kept in jail before having a trial.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Apr 21, 2025

Temporary Restraining Order Granted In Student Visa Revocation Case Doe. v. Bondi

The court ordered the government to reinstate the 133 plaintiffs’ statuses on the SEVIS system, thereby reversing any terminations the government had issued.