Press Releases

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Feb 08, 2024

Press Release: ACLU of Georgia to Sue if Governor Signs SB 63 into Law

Georgia Senate Bill 63, which forces people who can’t afford to pay bail to languish in jail, is unlawful and the ACLU of Georgia will sue if the governor signs it into law.
Feb 06, 2024

Press Statement: ACLU of Georgia Opposes Bill that Requires Cash Bail for More Offenses

Today the Georgia House approved Senate Bill 63, which expands the number of low-level offenses, requiring cash bail.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Feb 01, 2024

ACLU of Georgia supports letter urging DOJ to prioritize Fulton County Jail investigation

Several lawmakers are requesting a briefing on the status of DOJ's Fulton County Jail investigation amid continuing deaths and civil rights violations endured by the people in confinement.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Feb 01, 2024

Not in our names: A joint statement against Texas’ cruelty at the border

Last week the governors of 25 states signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s violent border enforcement regime. As residents and affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union in those governors’ states, we are compelled to speak out against this misguided and cruel escalation.
Jan 29, 2024

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
Jan 25, 2024

ACLU of Georgia supports comedians' appeal to dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit

Their lawsuit alleges a program of racial discrimination and unconstitutional jet bridge stops by the Clayton County Police Department at Atlanta's airport.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Jan 23, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Policy Director to Speak at Fulton County Commissioners Meeting About Magistrate Judgeship

Policy & Advocacy Director Christopher Bruce will provide remarks at the Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting regarding a cornerstone of the county's democratic system.
Issue Areas: Voter Rights
Jan 22, 2024

Cobb County Voters File Emergency Motion in Lawsuit Challenging Cobb County School Board Map

The plaintiffs in Finn v. Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, a case challenging the constitutionality of the district map for the Cobb County Board of Education, filed an emergency motion....
Court Cases: Finn v. Cobb County Board of Elections
Dec 19, 2023

Remedial Hearing Will Determine Georgia’s New State Legislative District Maps

Tomorrow a remedial hearing will take place in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity v. Raffensperger, a case challenging Georgia’s racially discriminatory state legislative district maps.