2021-2022 Legislative Session
The ACLU of Georgia enhances and defends the civil liberties and rights of all Georgians through legal action, legislative and community advocacy, and civic education and engagement. In the aftermath of the 2020 November election cycle and the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session, the civil rights and liberties of Georgia remain at stake.
2021-22 Legislative Focus
Protecting Voter Rights
Topline priority: Following the results of the November 3rd, 2020 election, we expect that there will be attacks on voter rights. Our main focus during the legislative session will be to defend access to the ballot and voter rights.
Fight for Reproductive Rights & Women’s Rights
Topline priority: Advancing protections and services for pregnant women in Georgia through expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year. Our legislative work will also include fighting for additional protections for pregnant women within the criminal legal system.
Fighting for Criminal Legal System Reform
Topline priority: Accountability work surrounding the newly elected sheriffs and district attorneys in the metro-Atlanta and Athens areas. In the state legislature, we will continue to advance cannabis reform.
Fighting for Redistricting Reform
Topline priority: Creating transparency and public accessibility in the redistricting process. Our focus will be on making the redistricting process as publicly accessible and transparent as possible through community education efforts and legislative advocacy.
More About the ACLU of Georgia’s work during the Legislative Session:
TESTIFYING AT THE CAPITOL
Andrea Young, ACLU of Georgia Executive Director testified at House Subcommittee on Academic Innovation on Classroom Censorship bill (HB 1084)