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Civil Rights Organizations File Amicus Brief Against State Elections Board's Rule Changes

We and our legal partners filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit challenging two new rules passed by the Georgia State Elections Board.

September 11, 2024

ACLU of Georgia, SPLC Georgia State Office to Launch ‘I Got 5 On It’ Campaign

The ACLU of Georgia and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Georgia State Office have teamed up on “I Got 5 on It,” a get-out-the-vote campaign.

August 29, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Condemns Rule Change by State Election Board

We are disturbed that the Board has made this unnecessary rule change that further burdens elections officials. We urge Georgia voters to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

August 19, 2024

Georgia Rightfully Recognizes AP African American Studies Course

We are pleased that Georgia’s students, again, have rightful access to the AP African American Studies course that has been offered in the state for the last four years.

August 7, 2024

ACLU of Georgia Issues Statement In Response to State Election Board Certification Rule

The rule has created the opportunity for county board members to either delay or fail to certify based solely on speculation, rumor, or their own political preferences.

August 6, 2024

Georgia Falls Short on Delivering AP African American Studies Course

Despite what appears to be a reversal of an earlier statement, AP African American Studies will not be offered in Georgia's public schools.

July 25, 2024