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May 02, 2025
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
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 14, 2024
Press Statement: ACLU of Georgia Statement on DOJ Report on Conditions at the Fulton County Jail
The ACLU of Georgia released a statement following a report released by the Justice Department from its investigation of conditions at the Fulton County Jail.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal Reform
Nov 07, 2024
Nov 07, 2024
Press Release: ACLU of Ga. Opposes Fulton County’s Plan to Acquire Atlanta City Detention Center
The Fulton County Commission has approved including the Atlanta Detention Center in its legislative agenda with state legislators.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal Reform
Jul 09, 2024
Jul 09, 2024
ACLU Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Seeking to Reduce Population at Fulton County Jail
The settlement will help facilitate more timely case processing and shorter pretrial detention and, consequently, reduce the dangerous overcrowding in the Fulton County Jail.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal Reform
Jun 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
Press Release: Lawsuit Challenges How Senate Bill 63 Criminalizes Charitable Bail Funds
The lawsuit seeks to stop the severe restrictions on charitable bail activity contained in Georgia Senate Bill 63 (SB 63) from taking effect.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal Reform
Jun 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024
Fulton County Coalition Announces Launch With New Report On $2B Jail
The new coalition, Community Over Cages, aims to advocate for humane and effective criminal justice reform in Fulton County.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal Reform
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
ACLU of Georgia Releases Poll Data Showing Fulton County Voters Overwhelmingly Feel the Fulton County Jail is Unsafe, Overcrowded, and Mismanaged
A poll of 800 registered voters in Fulton County also found that two out of three voters believe officials should renovate the existing jail.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal Reform
May 01, 2024
May 01, 2024
ACLU of Georgia Issues Statement in Response to Cruel Bail Bill Being Signed into Law
Gov. Kemp has signed SB 63 into law. This bill creates a two-tiered justice system where wealth determines whether or not people languish in jail.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal Reform
Mar 11, 2024
Mar 11, 2024
ACLU of Georgia Challenges State’s Unconstitutional Restrictions on Execution Witnesses
We've filed a lawsuit on behalf of The Appeal, Inc., challenging the restrictions that Georgia places on media witnesses during executions.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Legal Reform
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