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The ACLU of Georgia Issues Statement Following Arrests of Protesters

Atlanta has historically been a place where citizens could freely exercise their rights to protest, but we have seen a series of unconstitutional crackdowns across Georgia.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

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

Press Release: ACLU of Georgia Demands State Accountability for Atlanta Training Center Related Arrests Based on False Accusations

The ACLU of ­Georgia sent a letter to the Attorney General and GBI Director outlining grave concerns about the use of false accusations in the arrests of protests related to the building of Atlanta’s proposed public safety training center.