Press Releases

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Oct 18, 2022

Press Release: Case Seeking Communication Access for Deaf People on Parole and Probation in Georgia Proceeds

A case challenging the Georgia Department of Community Supervision’s (GDCS) failure to provide adequate communication access to deaf plantiffs on probation or parole.
Oct 14, 2022

Press Release: The ACLU of Georgia Provides Guidance on Voter Challenges to Elections Officials Statewide

Today, the ACLU of Georgia sent a letter to election officials statewide to provide guidance on voter challenges that are becoming increasingly common as we get closer to the November general election. We encourage those officials and attorneys representing them to carefully consult the guidance.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Oct 12, 2022

Press Release: ACLU Report - Fulton County Can Reduce Jail Overcrowding without Leasing Additional Jail Space

An analysis of people jailed by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office finds that the County could eliminate long-term overcrowding at Fulton County Jail without leasing additional space at the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC).
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Oct 12, 2022

Press Advisory: ACLU, ACLU of GA Release Findings on Fulton County Jail Population

On Wednesday, October 12 at 1 p.m. ET the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia will share their analysis of Fulton County’s jail population data in a media call.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform