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Apr 3, 2023

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Mar 17, 2023

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

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

Mar 14, 2023

LGBTQ students experience worse mental health outcomes than straight youths

“The latest federal data on the well-being of American kids found LGBTQ students were much more likely to have experienced all forms of violence and worse mental health outcomes than straight youths.”