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Apr 10, 2023

“You Show Up”: An Interview with ACLU of Ga.’s Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipient

LGBTQ+ Rights
In addition to the steadfast work of the ACLU of Georgia’s Policy and Advocacy team, we rely on volunteers to be our eyes and ears during the state legislative session every year.
By Jerzy Shedlock
In addition to the steadfast work of the ACLU of Georgia’s Policy and Advocacy team, we rely on volunteers to be our eyes and ears during the state legislative session every year.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Outstand volunteer award recipient Janis LeMieux with ACLU of Georgia staff
Outstand volunteer award recipient Janis LeMieux with ACLU of Georgia staff
Apr 3, 2023

That’s a Wrap: ACLU of Ga.’s Impact During the 2023 Legislative Session

First Amendment
Georgians suffered some damaging blows during the 2023 legislative session due to bills that unnecessarily target the poor, transgender children and their families, and voters. We saw some big wins, however....
By Jerzy Shedlock
Georgians suffered some damaging blows during the 2023 legislative session due to bills that unnecessarily target the poor, transgender children and their families, and voters. We saw some big wins, however....
By Jerzy Shedlock
ACLU of Georgia PAD staff on Sine Die 2023
ACLU of Georgia PAD staff on Sine Die 2023
Mar 24, 2023

Our Week at the Capitol: Advocating for trans youth, recording a win for voters, protesting for disability rights

The finish line of the 2023 Georgia legislative session is in sight. Monday marks the penultimate day of the session, and many bills may come up for a vote in either chamber at the drop of a hat or be pushed...
By Jerzy Shedlock
The finish line of the 2023 Georgia legislative session is in sight. Monday marks the penultimate day of the session, and many bills may come up for a vote in either chamber at the drop of a hat or be pushed...
By Jerzy Shedlock
A woman holds a sign outside of the Georgia Senate chambers on March 22, 2023, following the passage of SB 140
A woman holds a sign outside of the Georgia Senate chambers on March 22, 2023, following the passage of SB 140
Mar 24, 2023

How Officials in Georgia are Suppressing Political Protest as ‘Domestic Terrorism’

Misguided, draconian laws are being used to punish and chill legitimate political protest.
Misguided, draconian laws are being used to punish and chill legitimate political protest.
A protestor wearing a t shirt that says No Cop City.
A protestor wearing a t shirt that says No Cop City.
Mar 21, 2023

Today at the Capitol: Despite strong opposition, Ga. Senate passes Senate Bill 140

LGBTQ+ Rights
The ACLU of Georgia and many other LGBTQ+ allies were at the Capitol today when the Senate discussed and ultimately passed Senate Bill 140, the current version of which includes a harmful amendment adding...
By Jerzy Shedlock
The ACLU of Georgia and many other LGBTQ+ allies were at the Capitol today when the Senate discussed and ultimately passed Senate Bill 140, the current version of which includes a harmful amendment adding...
By Jerzy Shedlock
LGBTQ+ allies at the Georgia state capitol reacting to the passage of Senate Bill 140 on March 21, 2023
LGBTQ+ allies at the Georgia state capitol reacting to the passage of Senate Bill 140 on March 21, 2023
Mar 17, 2023

Our Week at the Capitol: Opposing SB 140, a voting-related win, and terrible criminal legal reform bills

LGBTQ+ Rights
It was yet another busy week under the Gold Dome, during what one ACLU of Georgia attorney dubbed the “silly season” of the state’s legislative session, a period when lawmakers may push harmful bills as...
By Jerzy Shedlock
It was yet another busy week under the Gold Dome, during what one ACLU of Georgia attorney dubbed the “silly season” of the state’s legislative session, a period when lawmakers may push harmful bills as...
By Jerzy Shedlock
Photo of the Georgia State Capitol building during 2023 legislative session
Photo of the Georgia State Capitol building during 2023 legislative session