Media Advisory: Protest Ready Georgia Virtual Kickoff

WHAT:

Join us online for the virtual launch of Protest Ready GA, a new initiative by the ACLU of Georgia supporting protesters across the state with tools, training, and resources for any stage of a protest. We'll also share information about upcoming demonstrations throughout Georgia, hear from our legal observers who support efforts to protect free speech, and discuss how to harness our collective power with community partner, Indivisible North Metro Atlanta.

WHEN:

Thursday, June 5, 2025
6 p.m. ET

RVSP:

Virtual webinar via Zoom, register here.

WHO:

This event is hosted by the ACLU of Georgia; we will be joined by Indivisible North Metro Atlanta, a grassroots movement to rebuild democracy and reject Project 2025.

Speakers include:

Andrea Young, executive director, ACLU of Georgia
Christopher Bruce, policy and advocacy director, ACLU of Georgia
Sarah Hunt-Blackwell, First Amendment policy counsel, ACLU of Georgia
Martha Shockey, with Indivisible North Metro Atlanta

DETAILS:

It is more important than ever to ensure that every person can exercise their First Amendment rights. Protest is a safeguard for democracy itself. To temper this defense, Protest Ready GA serves as an initiative to equip and empower Georgians. Over the past month, the ACLU of Georgia has trained 175 legal observers and built rapid response systems to support people who are taking to the streets this summer and beyond.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sign-making Party: Gear up for the “No Kings” National Day of Action by joining Protest Ready GA for a Sign-making Party at the IBEW Auditorium in Atlanta on Monday, June 9, 6 - 8 p.m. We'll provide supplies and sample slogans to create signs. RSVP here.

“No Kings” National Day of Action: Brought to you by local partners the ACLU of Georgia and Indivisible North Metro Atlanta, gather with allies at Liberty Plaza on Saturday, June 14, for a nationwide mobilization to protest the chaos and cruelty from President Trump and his allies.