Press Releases

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Oct 04, 2024

Press Release: ACLU Launches Voter Education Campaign Ahead of Georgia State House Race Focused on Reproductive Rights

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Georgia announced a $300,000 campaign, paid by the ACLU Voter Education Fund, to inform Georgia voters about the critical reproductive rights issues at stake in this year’s state house races.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Sep 24, 2024

Press Release: Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit to Stop Georgia Law’s Outrageous New Pathway to Purging Eligible Voters

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, ACLU of Georgia, and Dechert LLP filed a lawsuit to bar enforcement of provisions in a new Georgia law that would permit baseless mass challenges to voters.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Sep 11, 2024

Civil Rights Organizations File Amicus Brief Against State Elections Board's Rule Changes

We and our legal partners filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit challenging two new rules passed by the Georgia State Elections Board.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Aug 29, 2024

ACLU of Georgia, SPLC Georgia State Office to Launch ‘I Got 5 On It’ Campaign

The ACLU of Georgia and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Georgia State Office have teamed up on “I Got 5 on It,” a get-out-the-vote campaign.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Aug 19, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Condemns Rule Change by State Election Board

We are disturbed that the Board has made this unnecessary rule change that further burdens elections officials. We urge Georgia voters to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Aug 06, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Issues Statement In Response to State Election Board Certification Rule

The rule has created the opportunity for county board members to either delay or fail to certify based solely on speculation, rumor, or their own political preferences.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Jun 12, 2024

Press Release: Advocacy Groups Send Guidance on Mass Voter Challenges to Elections Officials Statewide

The ACLU of Georgia and partners sent a letter to election officials statewide to provide guidance on voter challenges that are becoming increasingly common.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
May 07, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Issues Statement In Response to Harmful Voting Bill

Georgia's governor has allowed SB 189 to become law, imposing more barriers for Georgia voters and elections administrators.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Mar 29, 2024

Press statement: ACLU of Georgia Will Sue if the Governor Signs Senate Bill 189

SB 189 includes provisions that would make it easier for people to file baseless, mass voter challenges; we strongly oppose this bill.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights