ACLU of Georgia
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The official account of the ACLU of Georgia. Stay connected with our work in Georgia to ensure Constitutional protections are applied equally to all.
We sued ICE for records about immigrant detention in Georgia. “The government has the records that can tell us a lot more, and I think that that’s what we want to know, right?” - Raneem Ashrawi, Staff Attorney. Read more at the AJC: https://bit.ly/4brrusZ.
ICE detention in Georgia grew 90% under Trump. Advocates suing for records.
Georgia has the fourth-largest number of immigrant detainees in the nation.
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Are you looking to make meaningful change during this school year? Join our team as an intern. August 14 is the last day to apply! Learn more at https://www.acluga.org/internships/.
We've filed a legal claim against ICE on behalf of Mr. Taylor, a Georgia father who was detained for more than year in inhumane conditions. Nationwide, ACLU affiliates are fighting back against the Trump administration’s illegal conduct.
We filed a claim against DHS and ICE on behalf of Rodney Taylor, a Georgia father who has lived in the U.S. nearly his entire life. After his arrest, he was denied needed medical care while detained. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h4jRw
Data shows that increased surveillance tech in communities does not mean safer communities. Here’s what we do know: The integration of AI into surveillance tools to make predictions, recommendations, or help in decision-making often reinforces bias and discrimination.
Atlanta Community Press Collective@atlpresscollective.com · last wk.Flock, Ring and Atlanta's network of more than 28,000 integrated cameras haven't improved the Atlanta Police Department's crime clearance rates, according to data available from the FBI's Crime Data Explorer dashboard.
We're calling for a Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance in Atlanta, which would follow the national gold standard giving residents & local elected officials a say in whether, & how, surveillance tech is used in our communities. Learn more; take action: acluga.org/popatl.
"Seeing that there are officers misusing this technology for personal reasons indicates a larger problem in general ... we have no idea what this technology is being used for and who really has access to it." - Sarah Hunt-Blackwell, sr. policy counsel, ACLU-GA https://cbsn.ws/4pzgzTT
Georgia officers accused of misusing license plate reader technology to track people for personal reasons
More Georgia officers are accused of misusing license plate databases to track partners, family, and acquaintances, sparking new concerns about privacy oversight.
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Let's remember Georgia's fight for voting rights, and learn from Georgia's history to understand how lines on a map have been used to determine who gets to have power and who does not. Read more about the history of redistricting at our blog: https://bit.ly/4fuOjwS
The Battle of Redistricting in the American South - ACLU of Georgia
Redistricting has shaped Black political power since Jim Crow. Georgia's fight over fair maps continues in courts, legislatures & communities.
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Along w/ Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta and Project South, we’ve filed a lawsuit against ICE under the Freedom of Information Act. We’re seeking records abt the agency’s plans to expand immigration detention in Georgia and its use of the Atlanta ICE Field Office to detain immigrants.
Atlanta deserves a say in how police surveillance technology is used. A Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance would put transparency, accountability, and community input at the center of these decisions. Learn more @ acluga.org/popatl.
Georgians with disabilities aren’t asking for the world — we’re only asking that our elected leaders treat us with dignity and make policy decisions that follow the law and ensure access for people with disabilities.
The ACLU of Georgia along with partners submitted an amicus brief in support of the constitutional right to parental custody. The ruling in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals held that parents have a fundamental right to live with their children, an important win for constitutional rights.
“It was an abuse of government power, as the court saw clearly. Georgians should respond by making their voices heard at the ballot box.” - Cory Isaacson, Legal Director, ACLU of Georgia bit.ly/44w2M6V
Federal Judge Rules DOJ cannot collect personal information on 2020 Fulton County Election Workers - The Village Media
The identities and personal information of nearly 3,000 2020 election workers in Fulton County, Georgia are now protected from the Department of Justice's fishing expedition, with the help of a federal ruling last week. In the latest blowback to Donal...
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The right to vote. The right to protest. Help protect them. Become a trained ACLU of Georgia legal observer and safeguard free speech, protect voters, and support democracy in Georgia. Next training is July 21, online, 6-7 pm. Every third Tuesday @ 6 pm. Sign up: https://bit.ly/4aMOF0F
Check out POP-ATL! Atlantans deserve a voice in decisions that impact their privacy. A Community Control Over Police Surveillance aka "CCOPS" ordinance would put transparency, accountability, and community input at the center of these decisions. Learn more; sign our petition at acluga.org/popatl.
Georgians statewide are voicing concerns about poorly regulated mass surveillance tech. ACLU GA’s Christopher Bruce, deputy exec dir, is raising awareness about how our data may be shared without us knowing and the need for better oversight: bit.ly/4f4xjgR
Flock camera system raises privacy concerns as Houston County Sheriff’s Office defends its use
As more law enforcement agencies adopt the Flock camera system to help solve crimes, the technology continues to draw scrutiny over privacy.
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“The next generation of battles over abortion, voting rights, and democracy will not be decided primarily in Washington. They are being decided right now in real time at the state level.” – Deirdre Schifeling, chief political and advocacy officer, ACLU https://bit.ly/4wyiuuc
ACLU Set To Spend $25 Million Boosting Abortion, Voting Rights In Midterms
The group is targeting state Supreme Court and legislative races, as well as referenda, in nine states.
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The Supreme Court just wrapped up one of its most impactful terms in a decade – and our experts are breaking it all down live.
The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and we will always work to protect it.
ACLU@aclu.org · last mo.Voting is a right, not a privilege.
A reminder for this Fourth of July and every other day of the year: Our fight continues because we believe in the vision of America where liberty and equality are upheld for all.
The decision to scrap plans for an immigration detention facility in Social Circle is a big win for the community. We'll continue to demand an end to a cruel and broken immigration system. bit.ly/4gbtJUt
“The major problem with ALPR systems is the amount of data being collected and retained against people who are not accused of doing anything wrong." — Chad Marlow, senior policy counsel, ACLU https://bit.ly/4p0NYGH
Georgia officers misuse license plate reader databases. Can they be stopped?
Georgia law enforcement officers have used license plate recognition databases for personal reasons. Agencies say they have guardrails, but experts say it's not enough.
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The Supreme Court just upheld the 14th Amendment’s promise that if you’re born here, you are a citizen. President Trump’s effort to upend birthright citizenship has been struck down for good.
GA lawmakers ended the 2026 special session after deciding not to pursue new voting maps and passing a law that allows continued use of QR codes for official vote counting until 2028. The victories result from months of work by voting rights groups and community members.
Georgia’s special session has ended, and after five legislative days, our election system remains intact thanks to strong community pressure. All eligible Georgians should plan to vote in November!
The 2026 legislative session is over, but its impact on Georgians is just beginning. Join us and Indivisible Georgia Coalition for a conversation about what happened under the Gold Dome, which bills passed, and what comes next. All are welcome. RSVP: https://bit.ly/49CE7Ay
Hand counts are slower, more expensive, and more prone to human error than modern voting systems. Tell GA lawmakers to oppose mandatory hand counting: https://secure.ngpvan.com/oGoFRJ4P10-voyuI8zo5SA2
We’re down at the GA Capitol this morning w/ many partners and supporters ahead of the start of a special session.
The deadline is nearly here. The solution is not. Georgia lawmakers passed a bill requiring the state to stop using QR codes to officially count votes by July 1, but it left unclear how to proceed. We urge lawmakers to extend the looming deadline. More info: acluga.org/ss2026
