Press Releases

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Aug 07, 2024

Georgia Rightfully Recognizes AP African American Studies Course

We are pleased that Georgia’s students, again, have rightful access to the AP African American Studies course that has been offered in the state for the last four years.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
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
Jul 25, 2024

Georgia Falls Short on Delivering AP African American Studies Course 

Despite what appears to be a reversal of an earlier statement, AP African American Studies will not be offered in Georgia's public schools.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Jul 09, 2024

ACLU Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Seeking to Reduce Population at Fulton County Jail

The settlement will help facilitate more timely case processing and shorter pretrial detention and, consequently, reduce the dangerous overcrowding in the Fulton County Jail.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Jun 28, 2024

Federal Judge Halts S.B. 63 from Criminalizing Charitable Bail Funds

On Friday afternoon, a federal judge halted part of Georgia Senate Bill 63 (S.B. 63) from taking effect while a lawsuit filed on behalf of Barred Business Foundation and two individuals, John Cole Vodicka and Steve Williams, proceeds.
Jun 24, 2024

Press Release: Lawsuit Challenges How Senate Bill 63 Criminalizes Charitable Bail Funds

The lawsuit seeks to stop the severe restrictions on charitable bail activity contained in Georgia Senate Bill 63 (SB 63) from taking effect.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Jun 13, 2024

Fulton County Coalition Announces Launch With New Report On $2B Jail

The new coalition, Community Over Cages, aims to advocate for humane and effective criminal justice reform in Fulton County.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
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
Jun 11, 2024

Media Advisory: Coalition To Unveil Report Debunking Case For New Fulton County Jail

We're taking part in a press conference where we will unveil a report by experts at the Prison Policy Initiative debunking the case for a $2 billion jail.