Press Releases

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Feb 23, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Opposes SB 473, a Consumer Privacy Bill that Favors Industry Over Protections for Georgians' Private Information

SB 473 favors protecting big technology companies rather than the privacy rights of Georgians.
Issue Areas: Speech and Privacy
Feb 22, 2024

ACLU Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Reject Unnecessary Bill Expanding Georgia’s Already Overbroad and Excessive Terrorism Laws

The Georgia General Assembly will consider SB 523, a bill that, if enacted, would expand Georgia’s already misused terrorism laws.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Feb 08, 2024

Press Release: ACLU of Georgia to Sue if Governor Signs SB 63 into Law

Georgia Senate Bill 63, which forces people who can’t afford to pay bail to languish in jail, is unlawful and the ACLU of Georgia will sue if the governor signs it into law.
Feb 06, 2024

Press Statement: ACLU of Georgia Opposes Bill that Requires Cash Bail for More Offenses

Today the Georgia House approved Senate Bill 63, which expands the number of low-level offenses, requiring cash bail.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Feb 01, 2024

ACLU of Georgia supports letter urging DOJ to prioritize Fulton County Jail investigation

Several lawmakers are requesting a briefing on the status of DOJ's Fulton County Jail investigation amid continuing deaths and civil rights violations endured by the people in confinement.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Feb 01, 2024

Not in our names: A joint statement against Texas’ cruelty at the border

Last week the governors of 25 states signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s violent border enforcement regime. As residents and affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union in those governors’ states, we are compelled to speak out against this misguided and cruel escalation.
Jan 29, 2024

Press statement: ACLU of Georgia opposes bill criminalizing ‘deep fakes’ about election candidates

SB 392 restricts social media users from uploading deceptive “deep fake” content about candidates up to 90 days before an election.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Jan 25, 2024

ACLU of Georgia supports comedians' appeal to dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit

Their lawsuit alleges a program of racial discrimination and unconstitutional jet bridge stops by the Clayton County Police Department at Atlanta's airport.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Jan 23, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Policy Director to Speak at Fulton County Commissioners Meeting About Magistrate Judgeship

Policy & Advocacy Director Christopher Bruce will provide remarks at the Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting regarding a cornerstone of the county's democratic system.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights