Part 1: What's on my ballot? This is your quick guide for the 2026 general midterm election. Learn more at: bit.ly/aaajvote
Advancing Justice-Atlanta
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Advancing Justice – Atlanta is the first nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to the civil rights of AANHPI in Georgia and the Southeast
📢 Call for volunteers! Help protect the right to vote by joining our election protection efforts! Hear from Maya's experience as a poll monitor with Advancing Justice-Atlanta and the value of election protection. Learn more and sign up at bit.ly/aaajep26
Join us for our next Community Base Meeting on Friday October 23rd, 2026 at 6 pm. This month, we will focus on on election protection efforts and host a training for poll monitors and interpreters. Register today at: bit.ly/aaajabase
Now we've learned our ABC's - join us in Advancing justice By Canvassing! This Saturday, October 10, build community with us through canvassing from 9 AM - 2PM. Free breakfast and swag will be provided. No prior experience required. Sign up today at: bit.ly/aaajacanvass.
Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming general election! Check your registration status, sample ballot, polling location, and more by visiting My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov Visit bit.ly/aaajvote for in-language election information
In this midterm election, you’ll be able to elect local, state, and federal leaders who share our values and will make decisions that directly impact our daily life. Together, we can stand up for our communities and build a fair, equitable Georgia where everyone can thrive.
Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming general election! Check your registration status, sample ballot, polling location, and more by visiting My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov Visit bit.ly/aaajvote for in-language election information
Last week, Advancing Justice-Atlanta hosted our September Community Base Meeting in collaboration with Othering & Belonging Institute. We came together to brainstorm how to create bridges that connect communities. Join us for our October Community Base Meeting and register at: bit.ly/aaajabase
Call for Volunteers! This October, Canvass with Advancing Justice-Atlanta in preparation for the upcoming general midterm election. Free Breakfast will be provided. No prior experience required. 9 AM - 2 PM on Saturdays, October 10th and 31st Learn more and sign up at: bit.ly/aaajacanvass
@285southatl.bsky.social 's article, featuring our Legal Programs Manager Agnes Nguyen and Paralegal Sonia Otero, highlights the alarming increase of "mega master" hearings in Atlanta. Read the full article at: 285south.com/inside-atlan...
On June 23, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed rising U.S. Citizenship application fees, with some increasing as much as 83%. ⚠️ This rule is not final, and the proposed fee increases are not yet in effect! Register for our clinic: bit.ly/natzclinicday
Hear from our amazing Election Protection volunteers as they share their experience, the real needs they are seeing at the polls, and why this work is more critical than ever! Sign up for a training today: bit.ly/aaajep26
Want to help protect the right to vote in Georgia? Join Advancing Justice-Atlanta for our nonpartisan Election Protection efforts in Georgia! Volunteer as a Poll Monitor, Interpreter, or Voter Hotline Interpreter during the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Sign up at: bit.ly/aaajep26
Only one week until the Voter Registration Deadline! Be prepared by registering to vote before October 5, 2026 🧡 Not sure if you're registered? Check your registration status, and more by visiting My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov Visit bit.ly/aaajvote for in-language election information & more
We filed an amicus brief in SCOTUS on the behalf of 20 orgs urging the Court to reject the Trump admin’s request to implement his order to restrict main-in voting in the midterm elections. @aaldef.bsky.social @saajco.bsky.social @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social @commoncause.org bit.ly/alc-usps-amicus
Only one week until the Voter Registration Deadline! Be prepared by registering to vote before October 5, 2026 🧡 Not sure if you're registered? Check your registration status, and more by visiting My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov Visit bit.ly/aaajvote for in-language election information & more
Last Friday, we visited Joynus Care! Our Communications Director James Woo presented on the services Advancing Justice-Atlanta provides for voter access. Our Civic Engagement team member, Kay Kang assisted our community members in registering to vote. For election information, visit bit.ly/aaajvote
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕✨ Sending warm wishes your way for a bright and beautiful celebration filled with joy and togetherness with your loved ones and those who matter most 🧡 #AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕✨ Sending warm wishes your way for a bright and beautiful celebration filled with joy and togetherness with your loved ones and those who matter most 🧡 #AdvancingJusticeAtlanta
Family and friends of Samson Birhane, joined by community members, gathered Wednesday in Decatur to demand urgent action for long-time Atlanta resident Samson Birhane, who was deported by the United States to Equatorial Guinea, where he is now imprisoned and has reportedly been beaten and tortured.
Join us tomorrow for our Community Base Meeting! Free food and drinks will be provided 🧡 RSVP at bit.ly/aaajabase
Community Base Meeting: Friday September 25, 2026
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where: RSVP for Location Please join us for our upcoming monthly base meeting. This month we will learn about Advancing Justice-Atlanta's work...
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We are excited to invite you to our next Community Base Meeting on Friday, September 25th, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Our Policy Manager, Anar, and Organizing Manager Anthony will be our facilitators, so you won't want to miss it! RSVP today at bit.ly/aaajabase
Advancing Justice-Atlanta condemns Cobb County School District’s decision to ban Toni Morrison, “The Bluest Eye” from Cobb County school media centers and calls on the district to reverse their decision. Read our full statement: www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org/news/book-ban-cobb
As we gear up for the General Elections this November, we need your help to protect our votes! Help make a real difference in our community. Sign up for our upcoming in-person or online training and join our Election Protection efforts. Sign up for a training today: bit.ly/aaajep26
We are proud to share that our Policy Manager, Anar Parikh, was recently featured on a new article by Georgia Recorder discussing election protection. Read the full article at: georgiarecorder.com/2026/09/18/t...
Once again, Advancing Justice-Atlanta and Reimagine Collective have partnered to host our Annual Georgia Leadership Lab. We are so proud of this cohort. Be on the lookout for these amazing leaders as they continue to champion immigrant and civil rights!
Meredyth, stated "The Trump administration is systematically and very cruelly sending people to third countries without prior notice, without due process, and without any opportunity to object to what is happening to them."
Join us this Wednesday for the press conference to return Samson Birhane to the US! Samson is a longtime resident of Atlanta, and now he is detained in a country where he knows no one. Date: Wednesday, September 23rd Time: 3:00 PM Location: VIP Package, 5005 Snapfinger Woods Dr, Decatur, GA 30035
ABC News featuring our Litigation Director Meredyth Yoon reveals the horrific realities of the U.S. government's third country deportation. Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL6c...
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Join us for a VIRTUAL look back at the 2025-2026 Legislative session. We'll discuss the bills impacting our communities, what they mean for our rights, and how we can protect our rights. Date: Thursday, October 1 Time: 12:00 PM Sign up at bit.ly/aaajawebinar We look forward to seeing you online!