Press Releases

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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
Nov 07, 2024

Press Release: Court Restores Relief to Cobb County Absentee Voters, Ensures Ballots will be Counted

Cobb County must accept absentee ballots of affected voters postmarked by November 5 and received by November 8.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Nov 04, 2024

Press Release: Georgia Supreme Court Overturns Relief for Cobb County Voters

Georgia Supreme Court denied relief for Cobb County voters who requested absentee ballots on time but did not receive them on time due to the county’s failure to mail them promptly.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Nov 04, 2024

Press Release: ACLU of Georgia Reaffirms Need for Pre-arrest Diversion Program Amidst Uncertainty from Atlanta City Council

The City of Atlanta Finance/Executive Committee (FEC) did not hold a highly anticipated vote on a contract for The Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) Initiative.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Nov 01, 2024

Press Release: Judge Orders Cobb County Officials to Express Mail Over 3,000 Delayed Absentee Ballots

A judge has ordered Cobb County election officials to take immediate corrective action to protect the voting rights of more than 3,000 affected voters.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Nov 01, 2024

Press Release: Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Lawsuit to Ensure Cobb County Absentee Voters Have Time to Cast Their Ballots

An emergency lawsuit was filed in order to safeguard the voting rights of Cobb County voters.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Oct 16, 2024

Press Release: Court Blocks Georgia’s New Hand Counting Rule in Victory for Voters

A state court today permanently blocked the Georgia State Election Board’s new rule requiring the hand counting of ballots in the upcoming November election.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Oct 10, 2024

Press Release: Federal Court Declines to Extend Georgia’s Voter Registration Deadline as State Recovers from Hurricane Helene

A federal court declined to extend Georgia’s voter registration deadline despite the destructive impacts of Hurricane Helene in the state.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Oct 08, 2024

Press Release: ACLU of Georgia and Civil Rights Groups: Extend Voter Registration Deadline as State Recovers from Hurricane Helene

Plaintiffs seek an emergency temporary restraining order from the Northern District of Georgia to prevent the disenfranchisement of Georgians impacted by the effects of Hurricane Helene.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights