Press Releases

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Feb 12, 2026

Nonpartisan Group Urges Court to Protect Georgians’ Private Voter Data Seized in FBI Raid

Georgia First, a nonpartisan organization, filed an amicus brief supporting Fulton County’s emergency petition seeking the return of sensitive voter data obtained during a recent FBI raid.
Feb 05, 2026

ACLU of Georgia Executive Director Andrea Young Announces Retirement

Organization Begins Search for New Executive Director
Jan 30, 2026

ACLU of Georgia Urges Cobb County School District to Respect Students’ Free Speech Rights

In the letter, we remind the district's board members that students do not lose their First Amendment rights at school.
Jan 29, 2026

ACLU and ACLU of Georgia Respond to FBI Raid on Fulton County Elections Facility

The FBI raided an elections office in Fulton County to seize ballots as part of President Trump’s ongoing fixation on his 2020 election loss. The raid comes amid ongoing abuses of power.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
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.