As part of our work in the defense of civil liberties, the ACLU of Georgia issues reports, position papers, booklets and advocacy materials that study and note developments in civil liberties. Below is a listing of some of our publications organized by issue.
By Scott Benson | Ledger-Enquirer Columbus, GA | December 18, 2017 The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia sent a letter “threatening legal action” to U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson, R-West Point, after the group says he illegally blocked people from commenting on his official Facebook page
December 18, 2017By Candace Wheeler | Closer Look with Rose Scott on WABE Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia, with former DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis, stopped by WABE to talk with Close Look host Rose Scott and announce that Ellis will be the ACLU of Georgia’s Political Director.
December 4, 2017By Greg Bluestein | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | December 4, 2017 The ACLU of Georgia said Monday it hired former DeKalb County chief executive Burrell Ellis as the organization’s first political director, a new role designed to bolster the group’s profile and influence under the Gold Dome.
December 4, 2017By Leon Stafford | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | September 29, 2017 Supporters of Atlanta City Council legislation to reduce fines and eliminate jail time for possession of small amounts of marijuana rallied Friday in hopes of putting pressure on leaders to approve the initiative on Monday.
September 29, 2017By Leon Stafford | Atlanta Journal-Constitution | September 29, 2017 “While blacks and whites use marijuana at the same rates in the country, these laws disproportionately fall on African Americans,” said Andrea Young, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia.
September 29, 2017By Ben Brasch | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017