The Struggle to Improve Black Maternal Health in Georgia
We joined advocates at the Capitol for Black Maternal Health Advocacy Day; our Executive Director addressed the long-standing needs of Black pregnant people during the event.
FIGHTING FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS & LIBERTIES OF ALL GEORGIANS
News
Maintaining the Legal Rights of Immigrant Students in Georgia Schools
In an effort to guide school districts across the state about immigration enforcement, we sent a letter outlining their legal obligations to protect students.
SB 1 encourages lawsuits, creates toxic school environments
Our legal director was among opponents of SB 1 who was not allowed to give testimony before a Senate committee. Read it here to learn how the bill will hurt schools.
Press Releases
Press Release: Villa Rica City Council’s Public Comment Policy is Unconstitutional
We sent a letter to the Villa Rica City Council calling on its members to rescind a new comment policy that violates residents’ rights to free speech.
Press Statement: ACLU of Georgia Statement on DOJ Report on Conditions at the Fulton County Jail
The ACLU of Georgia released a statement following a report released by the Justice Department from its investigation of conditions at the Fulton County Jail.
Press Release: ACLU of Ga. Opposes Fulton County’s Plan to Acquire Atlanta City Detention Center
The Fulton County Commission has approved including the Atlanta Detention Center in its legislative agenda with state legislators.
Free Speech and the Right to Protest
The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy and enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
