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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.

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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 3h
Here are highlights from our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting! Our supporters gathered to celebrate wins from the past year and discuss how we can protect democracy and push back against authoritarianism in Georgia. S/O everyone who took part! If you'd like to get involved, visit acluga.org/actions.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
NEW: We filed an amicus brief in support of a mother whose parental rights were terminated by the juvenile court despite the court finding that her relationship with her children did not pose a risk of harm to them.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Atlanta is the most-surveilled city in the U.S. Cameras constantly collect vast amounts of info about where we go, who we see, and what we do. Atlantans deserve to know when surveillance technology is used. Join us in advocating to pass a CCOPS ordinance. acluga.org/popatl.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The deadline to register to vote is October 5. If you're not sure of your status, need to register, or need to find your polling location, go the Georgia My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov - link in bio). Your vote is your voice!
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Whichever company's automatic license plate readers are watching, they all share the same issues. Among the shortcomings: FBI data shows they actually have zero impact on fighting crime in ATL. We need more accountability. Learn about our push to make that happen at acluga.org/popatl.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“It’s a step, but it’s not far enough … the community has to be there. If not, then we are going to be woefully behind in our reactionary purposes.” — Christopher Bruce, deputy executive director, ACLU-GA bit.ly/4rCbTxx
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ACLU questions Atlanta’s proposed surveillance technology ordinance
The ACLU of Georgia is questioning whether proposed rules around Flock cameras in Atlanta actually protect citizens.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
APD's surveillance program launched in 2007 w/ 17 cameras. Today, ~ 60K cameras are linked to local law enforcement. When police collect massive amounts of data about us, it can be sold, hacked, or misused. So we're advocating for a "CCOPS" ordinance in Atlanta. Learn more: acluga.org/popatl.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The real power to define the future of civil rights and liberties in Georgia, including voting access and reproductive freedom, lives in our statehouse, the office of the secretary of state, and lower profile judicial races. Get more info on the midterm election here: acluga.org/2026voting
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2026 Voting Resource Hub - ACLU of Georgia
Important information for the 2026 election season.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
After months of conversations with the mayor’s office, community, and coalition partners, we again spoke before ATL City Council to push for a ‘CCOPS’ ordinance that would give Atlantans more control over police surveillance tech decisions (from contracts w/ Flock to the purchase of new AI tools).
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Voters in Georgia need you. Watch the polls, flag issues in real time, and stop intimidation. No experience needed. Be a poll observer! bit.ly/4h2f79V
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Every eligible Georgia voter deserves to vote freely, safely, and without intimidation. We're committed to fighting alongside voters to protect their rights. Learn more about the midterm: acluga.org/2026voting
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Check your registration or register to vote today! Visit our 2026 Voting Resources Hub at acluga.org/2026voting for more info about election season in Georgia.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hear from Jeff, a stalwart ACLU-GA poll observer, about why he works with us and his hopes for the November election. We'll follow our volunteers through Election Day for a behind-the-scenes look at protecting Georgia voters' rights. Sign up now to be a poll observer at acluga.org/actions.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Sarah volunteers with us as a legal observer, poll observer, and community outreach volunteer. This stellar volunteer wears many 🧢s. For her, it’s a meaningful way to take action. There are many ways to get involved: acluga.org/actions
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"It is really getting community control over police surveillance. It is enabling the people of your municipality and letting them know what type of surveillance technology is going to be used." – Christopher Bruce, deputy executive director, ACLU of Georgia bit.ly/3UGtIze
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Doraville weighs surveillance cameras amid privacy concerns
Doraville city leaders are weighing the potential benefits of Flock cameras and other surveillance technology as concerns about privacy and police surveillance continue to grow.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Over the coming months, many Georgians will volunteer as poll observers during the 2026 election season. We'll follow them from early voting through Election Day and see what election protection looks like up close: bit.ly/4A2r1Ir
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Meet the Georgians Watching the Polls in 2026 - ACLU of Georgia
Many Georgians will volunteer as poll observers during the 2026 election season. We'll follow them for early voting, when they spend time at polling places, and see what election protection looks like...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 10/09/2026
25 years after the September 11 attacks, as we remember the victims of this tragedy, ACLU deputy legal director Ben Wizner reflects on the damage done to our democracy and what the courts can do to repair it.
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Contributor: Legal legacy of 9/11 is a lack of accountability for the government
The litany of grave abuses committed under the banner of a “war on terrorism” is grim and familiar. It need not continue.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The future of civil rights in Georgia depends on the actions we take now. When Georgians come together to organize and act, we’re an undeniable force for change. We hope you'll join us on Saturday, Sept 26, for our Annual Membership Meeting. RSVP: bit.ly/4cDA6NO
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2026 Annual Membership Meeting - ACLU of Georgia
Join us on Saturday, September 26 for the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting of the ACLU of Georgia! Highlights include: Our new Executive Director, Michelle Burrell, in conversation with Yasmin Cader, ACLU's Deputy Executive Director for Program, Strategy ...
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Doraville City Council is hearing tonight about Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS). Our Dep Exec Dir Christopher Bruce will explain how CCOPS can improve accountability and transparency in the use of police surveillance tech.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Flock makes local surveillance data indirectly available to ICE through other customers, regardless of whether a direct contract exists. Help us spread the word about CCOPS (Community Control Over Police Surveillance) to your network: acluga.org/popatl.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 06/09/2026
Black voters have a right to equal representation.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 08/09/2026
We shouldn't have to escape to the woods to hide from mass surveillance. It's time for our leaders to follow Vermont's lead and ban automatic license plate readers.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Media witnesses are currently barred from seeing key parts of the execution, incl. administration of lethal drugs. (ACLU-GA) says witnesses cannot see the drugs or the amount being used, or observe any concerns or complications that may occur during the injection.” bit.ly/3UC7FK0
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Lawsuit challenges Georgia’s restrictions on media during executions
The lawsuit argues that the state’s policies violate the First Amendment by limiting the press and public’s ability to observe executions.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On Labor Day, we celebrate the liberties granted to workers as a direct result of the resilience and courage from labor unions. The struggles of the labor movement continue to this day.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Georgia voters, don’t put it off. The deadline to register is October 5. If you’re eligible to vote, make sure you’re registered and ready. Check your registration status or register at mvp.sos.ga.gov.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
ACLU-GA and the Law Offices of Gerry Weber filed a lawsuit on behalf of Appen Media Group, a company publishing newspapers and news websites statewide, challenging the state's arbitrary restrictions on media witnesses during executions. bit.ly/4yjLXsG
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, ACLU of Georgia staff will present to the Doraville City Council and community members on the benefits of adopting a Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance: www.acluga.org/press-releas...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 03/09/2026
Family separation compounds children’s trauma, especially in the wake of tragedy. We’re supporting an existing case defending this Georgia mother because unless there’s an immediate threat to a child’s safety, the Constitution demands that parents have a chance to be heard.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 03/09/2026
BREAKING: We filed an amicus brief in support of a woman whose children were removed from her custody by the state of Georgia solely because her son had just died by suicide. The government shouldn't be able to rip people’s kids away without notice or a hearing, harming families in the process.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Christopher Bruce, ACLU of Georgia deputy executive director, joined “Atlanta Up Close” for a conversation about voting access, First Amendment rights, public policy, and more. Watch to learn about the issues shaping communities statewide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTBSDs1j1VQ
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Christopher Bruce on Voting Rights, Civil Liberties & the Issues Impacting Georgia
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Driving a car should not open us up to pervasive government surveillance. ALPRs have been used to track protesters, immigrants, op-ed writers critical of police, and even gun show attendees. If the government suspects us of wrongdoing, they need to get a warrant.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We’re actively hiring legislative fellows. It’s a paid, full-time, hands-on opportunity open to law students, graduate students, recent grads, and lawyers. Apply: bit.ly/4gqyd8c Protect civil liberties by shaping policy and engaging with your community.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
As the summer semester ended, we interviewed our summer interns about their experience at ACLU-GA. Read more: bit.ly/4qxHD6m
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Summer Intern Spotlights & Retrospective - ACLU of Georgia
Get to know some of our interns from the 2026 summer term!
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
It’s not just Flock, y’all. Learn how you can take action against mass surveillance in Atlanta at acluga.org/popatl. “CCOPS” ordinances are needed in localities statewide.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Trans Georgians belong in every part of our communities. We have always been here, and we always will be. Trans rights are human rights! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Local reporting uncovered that ICE routinely held people beyond 72 hours in its Atlanta Field Office Hold Room and that immigrants lacked access to beds, showers, medical care, or attorneys. We’re demanding the transparency Georgians' deserve. Learn more: bit.ly/3SzKcbs
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Human and civil rights groups fight alleged ICE stonewalling with federal lawsuit
Just last week, Georgia Rep. Nikema Williams, along with several members of Congress, visited the immigration detention facility in Lumpkin, Georgia. Williams described what she saw as “cruel” and “in...
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
What is Flock Safety? Check out this overview of the Georgia-based tech company, its cameras, how they work, and what information they capture. If you want more transparency around all surveillance deployed by law enforcement agencies, check out acluga.org/popatl.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Surveillance technology shouldn't expand without public input. A CCOPS ordinance gives Atlanta communities a voice in decisions that impact their rights. Learn more about the local efforts to pass a Community Control Over Police Surveillance ordinance: acluga.org/popatl.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
“ATL has experienced the largest influx of ALRPs in the country, w/ over 5,000 Flock cameras now blanketing the city. Yet as bombshell data released by the FBI shows, the city’s massive web of surveillance has had virtually zero impact on (APD’s) ability to solve crime.” bit.ly/4wUMi4O
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Flock Surveillance Cameras Are Actually Horrible for Fighting Crime, FBI Data Shows
New FBI data shows case closure rates for the Atlanta Police Department have not improved despite thousands of ALPRs installed since 2021.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It's never too early to make a plan to vote. Absentee ballots are an option for registered Georgia voters who prefer not to vote in person. DYK? You don't need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. Need more info? Go to: mvp.sos.ga.gov
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Our democracy thrives when every Georgian has an equal opportunity to vote and have their vote be counted. For Georgians voting absentee, request your ballot ASAP! Here's what you need to know.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
“I think the abuses that have been done by certain police officers has raised the ire of what’s happening,” Christopher Bruce, dep exec dir, ACLU-GA Georgians across the state deserve better transparency. “Let the community know how they are being surveilled.” bit.ly/45REh4E
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Concerns grow over misuse of Flock camera system
Local law enforcement and civil rights groups are weighing in as reports of misuse involving Flock Safety cameras continue to rise around metro Atlanta.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 13/08/2026
NEW: Flock just announced several operational changes to try to stem the nationwide backlash against its mass surveillance system — but we aren't fooled. This is nothing more than putting lipstick on a pig. Automatic license plate readers are always a threat to our privacy and our leaders must act.
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Flock's Cameras Remain Civil Liberties Threat Despite Updates
ACLU responds to surveillance company Flock's announcement of changes to license plate reader system.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The ACLU and its affiliates filed claims against ICE on behalf of families harmed by federal immigration agents. Their experiences reveal a pattern of abuse threatening the rights and safety of all. We're fighting for accountability and justice for thousands of people: bit.ly/4qbU5sr
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ACLU Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why. - ACLU of Georgia
The claimants detail being unlawfully detained, denied medical care, or targeted simply for speaking out or recording what they saw. Their experiences reveal a dangerous pattern of abuse that threaten...
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Immigration agents' abuses are rampant, but the ACLU of Georgia and many ACLU state affiliates nationwide are coordinating an all-out effort to hold them accountable. We won't let justice be delayed any longer. Read about the Georgia claim: bit.ly/4h4jRw9
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ACLU @aclu.org · 07/08/2026
The outrage against Flock is justified, and we must keep up the same pressure to make sure elected officials don't turn to other surveillance companies like Axon that provide the same technology. Our fight isn't about one company, it's about protecting our rights from 24/7 government surveillance.
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Cities Are Ditching Flock, Immediately Replacing It With Axon License Plate Readers
Rather than get rid of ALPR cameras entirely, many cities and towns are switching to Axon, whose cameras can be mounted to an existing streetlamp, helping them blend into their surroundings.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Surveillance companies are marketing & selling powerful tech as tools for public safety, yet communities & elected officials are often left w/o a full understanding of what these tools do or the risks they pose. Passing a CCOPS ordinance in Atlanta can help reverse course: bit.ly/457wxLC
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Atlanta’s surveillance network keeps growing. Hear what the people are saying.
Atlanta is the most surveilled city in America. Residents have to know how footage is being used, by whom and for what purposes.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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: bit.ly/4brrusZ.
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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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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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 www.acluga.org/internships.
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ACLU of Georgia @acluofga.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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.
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