Press Releases

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May 06, 2024

Press Statement: Atlanta’s Students Deserve the CROWN Act

The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act is aimed at ending race-based hair discrimination, which disproportionately affects Black students.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
May 02, 2024

Settlement Ensures Communication Access for Deaf People on Parole and Probation in Georgia

Deaf and hard of hearing people on parole and probation have settled a lawsuit challenging the state's failure to provide them with accessible communication.
Issue Areas: Disability Rights
May 01, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Issues Statement in Response to Cruel Bail Bill Being Signed into Law

Gov. Kemp has signed SB 63 into law. This bill creates a two-tiered justice system where wealth determines whether or not people languish in jail. 
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Apr 30, 2024

Open Letter to Georgia College and University Presidents on Student Protests

In the wake of recent protests, we urge Georgia's college and university presidents to hold fast to the principles of free speech and free association.
Issue Areas: First Amendment
Apr 25, 2024

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
Apr 15, 2024

Press Advisory: ACLU of Georgia to Host ‘Know Your Sheriff’ Town Hall For Upcoming Fulton County Race

The Fulton County ‘Know Your Sheriff’ Town Hall will provide attendees the opportunity to learn about candidates for sheriff and hear where they stand on key issues.
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
Mar 19, 2024

Georgia Supreme Court Set to Rule in Challenge Against State’s Unconstitutional Restrictions on Execution Witnesses

We've filed an appeal to challenge a lower court’s decision not to allow expanded media access to a State execution.
Mar 15, 2024

Lawsuit Seeks to Reduce Population at Fulton County Jail by Compelling District Attorney’s Office to Comply with Court Rule

The ACLU and ACLU of Georgia filed suit in Fulton County Superior Court on behalf of Barred Business against the Fulton County District’s Attorney’s Office.