Press Releases

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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 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
Feb 11, 2025

Press Release: Villa Rica City Council’s Public Comment Policy is Unconstitutional

We sent a letter to the Villa Rica City Council calling on its members to rescind a new comment policy that violates residents’ rights to free speech.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Oct 28, 2024

Press Release: Court Orders Effingham County School District to Turn Over Documents

A federal court ordered Effingham County School District to stop improperly withholding key documents in a lawsuit filed by former and current students.
Issue Areas: First Amendment, Racial Justice
Aug 07, 2024

Georgia Rightfully Recognizes AP African American Studies Course

We are pleased that Georgia’s students, again, have rightful access to the AP African American Studies course that has been offered in the state for the last four years.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Jul 25, 2024

Georgia Falls Short on Delivering AP African American Studies Course 

Despite what appears to be a reversal of an earlier statement, AP African American Studies will not be offered in Georgia's public schools.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
May 07, 2024

Press Advisory: ACLU of Georgia First Amendment Primer and Legal Observer Training

We're hosting a primer on the constitutional parameters of the First Amendment amid demonstrations locally and nationwide.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Apr 30, 2024

Open Letter to Georgia College and University Presidents on Student Protests

In the wake of recent protests, we urge Georgia's college and university presidents to hold fast to the principles of free speech and free association.
Issue Areas: First Amendment