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Sep 21, 2023

RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message

Criminal Legal Reform
The excessively punitive, overreaching charges should be dropped and must not set a precedent.
The excessively punitive, overreaching charges should be dropped and must not set a precedent.
A protester holdng a sign stating "Forest Defense =/ Domestic Terrorism" demands the end of planned construction of Atlanta's proposed police training facility, "Cop City" to save the Weelaunee Forest.
A protester holdng a sign stating "Forest Defense =/ Domestic Terrorism" demands the end of planned construction of Atlanta's proposed police training facility, "Cop City" to save the Weelaunee Forest.
Sep 14, 2023

Federal Trial Ends in Challenge to Georgia’s State Legislative District Maps; Court Ruling Still to Come

Redistricting
Over the last two weeks, plaintiffs have presented the court with evidence showing how based on Georgia’s demographics over the last ten years, the State was legally required to draw additional Black-majority...
Over the last two weeks, plaintiffs have presented the court with evidence showing how based on Georgia’s demographics over the last ten years, the State was legally required to draw additional Black-majority...
Redistricting trial closings day, September 14, 2023, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity v. Raffensperger
Redistricting trial closings day, September 14, 2023, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity v. Raffensperger
Sep 8, 2023

60th Anniversary: The Fight For Voting Rights Continues

Executive Director Andrea Young reflects on 60 years of advocating for justice in her home state, just as our organization is marking its own 60th anniversary
By Jerzy Shedlock
Executive Director Andrea Young reflects on 60 years of advocating for justice in her home state, just as our organization is marking its own 60th anniversary
By Jerzy Shedlock
Andrea Young voting op-ed
Andrea Young voting op-ed
Sep 7, 2023

ACLU of Georgia responds to RICO charges against 61 Atlanta training center activists

First Amendment
Executive Director Andrea Young, and Policy & Advocacy Director Christopher Bruce, have been expressing our opposition to the Georgia attorney general’s RICO indictment of 61 people protesting the Atlanta...
By Jerzy Shedlock
Executive Director Andrea Young, and Policy & Advocacy Director Christopher Bruce, have been expressing our opposition to the Georgia attorney general’s RICO indictment of 61 people protesting the Atlanta...
By Jerzy Shedlock
Christopher Bruce on MSNBC public safety center interview
Christopher Bruce on MSNBC public safety center interview
Aug 21, 2023

Navigating a Changing Landscape: Staffer Reflects on Affirmative Action Ban

ACLU of Georgia’s Voter Access Project Fellow Evan Malbrough reflects on how he benefited from affirmative action, and the path ahead
By Jerzy Shedlock
ACLU of Georgia’s Voter Access Project Fellow Evan Malbrough reflects on how he benefited from affirmative action, and the path ahead
By Jerzy Shedlock
Student Lobby Day 2023 group photo
Student Lobby Day 2023 group photo
Aug 16, 2023

An Update on the Work We’re Doing Across Georgia

Here’s an update of our current and upcoming work to enhance and defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all Georgians. Short preview: we've been up to a lot.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Here’s an update of our current and upcoming work to enhance and defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all Georgians. Short preview: we've been up to a lot.
By Jerzy Shedlock
Atlanta Juneteenth group photo with volunteers and interns
Atlanta Juneteenth group photo with volunteers and interns