Press Releases

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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
Sep 29, 2025

ACLU of Georgia to Speak at the Election Procedures Study Committee Hearing in Newton County

The Blue Ribbon committee is studying and evaluating current election policies and providing advice for new election laws ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session.
Sep 24, 2025

Press Release: Journalist Detained By ICE At Risk of Imminent Deportation

Mario Guevara, an Emmy-award winning journalist, has been kept in detention for more than 100 days in retaliation for his work
Sep 23, 2025

Media Advisory: Emmy-Winning Journalist Mario Guevara’s Family, Advocates, & Legal Team Speak Out

The Board of Immigration Appeals reopened Mr. Guevara’s 13-year-old immigration case and ordered him to return to El Salvador