Press Releases

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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.
Mar 12, 2024

REPORT: Georgia’s Consumer Privacy Bill Gets a Failing Grade

The Georgia Consumer Privacy and Protection Act (SB 473) gets a failing grade for protecting consumers’ data, finds a new report from the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Mar 11, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Challenges State’s Unconstitutional Restrictions on Execution Witnesses 

We've filed a lawsuit on behalf of The Appeal, Inc., challenging the restrictions that Georgia places on media witnesses during executions.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Feb 29, 2024

ACLU Urges Congress to Prioritize Voting Protections Following Senate Reintroduction of JLVRAA

The ACLU and ACLU of Georgia commend the reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA).
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Feb 27, 2024

Press Release: ACLU of Georgia Responds to Passage of Bad Data Privacy Bill

ACLU of Georgia’s response to the Georgia Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 473
Issue Areas: Speech and Privacy
Feb 26, 2024

Press Release: ACLU, ACLU of Georgia and Free Press Action speak out against SB 473

Unfortunately, SB 473 will not provide meaningful protection for Georgians’ privacy, but will instead be business as usual for big tech companies.
Issue Areas: Speech and Privacy