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Produced for the ACLU of Georgia’s 60th Anniversary celebration in 2023, this Telly award-winning, commemorative video highlights our history in the state and the breadth and depth of our civil rights advocacy.
The ACLU of Georgia envisions a state that guarantees all persons the civil liberties and rights contained in the United States and Georgia Constitutions and Bill of Rights.
The ACLU of Georgia enhances and defends the civil liberties and rights of all Georgians through legal action, legislative and community advocacy, and civic education and engagement. We are an inclusive, nonpartisan, and statewide organization powered by our members, donors and active volunteers.
Core Values The ACLU of Georgia believes and acts upon five core values:
Liberty and Justice We hold that all people are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and have equality under the law.
Democracy and Patriotism We believe that the United States must live out the true meaning of its creed, that all people are created equal, and all individuals should have their voices heard and be able to participate in our political process. We celebrate and strive to understand different perspectives, allowing us to stand united.
Nonpartisanship Our work is guided by our principles, vision, and mission without regard to political party or personality.

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The conversation about mass surveillance in Atlanta is spreading, and our communities are leading. S/O to everyone who joined us for the AUC Flock Walk! Students came together to learn how Flock cameras track our movements, explore the surveillance infrastructure around Atlanta University Center, and discuss why our communities deserve a say in how these technologies are used. We're not stopping. We've hosted many events to keep this conversation going, with more opportunities to get involved coming soon. Stay tuned.

Election Day was a monumental victory for our democracy and our rights. The incoming candidates have pledged to protect the civil liberties of all Georgians. Thank you, Georgia voters!

Poll observers around Georgia are working hard to ensure you can vote without any problems. The polls are open until 7pm - get out and exercise your right to vote! Link in Bio for more info.

Beware of unofficial information about voting - always verify with the Secretary of State and county election office if you are unsure of a change in your polling place. Link to mvp.sos.ga.gov in bio.

Happy Election Day, Georgia! Make a plan to vote today. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm! If you are in line when the polls close, stay in line - you have the right to vote. Visit the Georgia My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov (link in bio) to find your voting location.

You have the right as a voter to make your voice heard. Make sure to know your rights and be prepared at the polls. Link in bio for more KYR info.

Are you registered to vote in the runoff election? Today's the last day to do so. Visit the Georgia My Voter Page to register now at mvp.sos.ga.gov (link in bio).

The rules about handing out food or water to Georgia voters waiting in line have shifted back and forth over the past several years. Here’s what you should know: A federal court declined to block the state's restriction on giving voters food and drinks while they wait in line. So, unlike the previous election cycle, the restriction is in effect.

Election Day is November 3. DOJ monitors have been part of elections for decades and have no special authority at the polls. Intimidating voters is illegal no matter who does it. Problems at the polls? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE. Share this with a Georgia voter.

Trust in integrity of Georgia's election process.

Some Gwinnett County residents who requested absentee ballots have not yet received them by mail. If you requested an absentee ballot from the Gwinnett County Board of Elections but have not received it in the mail, you have several options to cast your vote.

The last day of early voting is today! Visit the Georgia My Voter Page (link in bio) to find your early voting location now and make your voice heard.

Georgia voters in Cobb, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties: if you requested an absentee ballot and still don't have it, this info is for you. 📣 We'll keep pushing for every affected voter to get a ballot in time to be counted. Share this with anyone in these counties who's still waiting. 🗳️

Government officials cannot detain you without reasonable cause. Know your rights on what to do if you are stopped by local or federal law enforcement while voting. Link in bio for more KYR info.

No one should die on the government's watch. We mourn Luis Sandoval, whose tragic death at Folkston Detention Center marks the fifth death in ICE custody in Georgia under the Trump Administration, and the 59th death nationwide. Press release from @advancing_justice_atl and other partners at link in bio.

By the end of last week, about 1.5 million Georgians had voted in the 2026 midterms. Hundreds of volunteers across the state are working to ensure eligible voters can vote without intimidation or unlawful barriers. Read the second in our series highlighting how ACLU-GA’s poll observers are doing their part. Link to blog in bio

The right to vote is fundamental, and a record-breaking number of Georgians have already made their voices heard during early voting. Join them! Make a plan to vote.

The ACLU has partnered with the National Black Law Student Association to deepen the bench of talented civil rights and social justice attorneys in the South. Interns are needed in 13 states and will contribute to work in areas that most affect Black and Brown communities. Apply at aclu.org/careers/internships.

The Constitution is clear – our state and local officials run our elections and vote counting process. Election laws must be enforced fairly and consistently, not manipulated for political gain. Here's how it works. Trust the process. Make a plan. Go vote.

The Lanier County Sheriff’s Office rescinded a new policy that barred cash payments for bail or bond after we challenged it and urged LCSO to follow state law. No one should stay locked up because they don't have access to certain forms of payment or own property.

Hey Columbus, you have a couple new opportunities to vote early. 📣 Make a plan to vote!

The second weekend of early voting is here. Make a plan to vote now and make your voice heard! Times and locations for weekend voting vary by county so check the My Voter Page for more info (link in bio).

We're urging the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to protect thousands of eligible voters whose registrations have been incorrectly questioned ahead of the November election.

We're out around metro Atlanta with events focused on the rapidly expanding and unregulated use of police surveillance technology. ACLU-GA and our partners continue urging officials to center community input in any newly adopted policies on surveillance tech. S/O to @redbikeandgreen for joining us for Tour de Flock.

Need to vote by absentee ballot? Today's the last day to request one. Use the Georgia My Voter Page for how to get yours: mvp.sos.ga.gov (link in bio)

Federal law prohibits anyone — including federal, state, and local officials — from intimidating voters at the polls and interfering with the right to vote. If anyone tried to interfere with your ability to vote, or prevent you from casting your ballot, report it. Call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

Make an informed plan to vote in the election. Swipe to learn more about what to do if you're asked about your immigration status at the polls. Link in bio for more KYR info.

Deaf and hard of hearing people incarcerated in Georgia prisons asked a federal court today to order the state Department of Corrections to ensure they can access what they need to survive: food, medicine, and health care.

Who's watching Buford Highway and who has access to the data? Flock cameras read license plates all over Doraville. Without a Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance, there are no local rules for how this data is stored, accessed, or shared. Come stroll and learn with the ACLU of Georgia, We Love Buford Highway Inc., and neighbors at a Flock Walk on October 25 to learn more. Sign up at link in bio.

Meet another of our dedicated volunteers! After first pitching in at Atlanta Pride a few years ago, Jennifer has continued supporting our work to protect and advance civil rights and liberties. Every volunteer makes a difference. Learn how you can get involved at acluga.org/actions. You can read more about why our volunteers got involved at acluga.org/news.

If you run into any problems at the polls or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline.

Court intrusions on Georgia families aren’t just harmful and traumatizing; they push constitutional bounds. That's why we, alongside ACLU’s Center for Liberty and Women's Rights Project, filed briefs in state Supreme Court to support these families. Link to blog in bio.

Hey Georgians! Have you voted yet? The first weekend of early voting is here. Make a plan to vote now and make your voice heard! Times and locations for weekend voting vary by county so check the My Voter Page for more info (link in bio).

The ACLU of Georgia is currently accepting applications for interns! If you are interested in interning with us, apply before October 30th! Learn more at acluga.org/internships.

Tour de Flock is a cycling event through ATL’s historically Black neighborhoods, where surveillance infrastructure is densest and over-policing runs deepest. Along with our partner @redbikeandgreen, help us demand that Atlanta City Council pass a surveillance ordinance giving communities a say in whether and how this tech is used. Sign up at link in bio.

You have the right to vote free of intimidation. Know your rights as you head to the polls. Link in bio for more KYR info.

Our Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) efforts call on officials to pass ordinances that increase transparency, oversight, and accountability around the purchase and use of various kinds of surveillance tech. Learn more: acluga.org/popatl.

If you are a student at one of these schools or a Fulton County voter, you can vote early at these locations. Make your voice heard! For a complete list of ALL Advance Voting locations available in Fulton County, please visit fultonelections.com

First day of early voting begins today. To check early voting locations near you, visit the my voter page at mvp.sos.ga.gov. You only have until October 30 to vote early, so make your plan today!

Your right to vote is protected. Go prepared to the polls and know your rights. Link in bio for more KYR info.

If you live in Columbus, Georgia, here's everything you need to know about early voting! Make a plan to vote, and visit the Georgia My Voter Page for more information on your polling locations and times. Happy voting! (My voter page link in bio).

Check it out, Columbus! Y'all have new opportunities to vote early. Make a plan to vote! One location is at the CSU campus, so students should take a moment to have their voices heard. But, you don't have to be a student to take advantage. If you live near the university, visit and vote early.

The ACLU of Georgia won’t let politicians stand in the way of the ballot box. We have the right to vote and we will use it. Check out our 2026 Voting Resource Hub for everything election related at acluga.org/2026voting.

Join us this weekend at Pride Atlanta 🏳️‍🌈. Come visit our booth during the festival on Saturday and Sunday!

If you look for them, automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) aren't hard to find. Some areas are more dense than others. In Doraville, an estimated 60 Flock cameras line the streets of the Atlanta suburb. We recently visited Doraville to check out some of the cameras; what we found was a concerning scene. One camera with a microphone right outside of a maternal health clinic. Another down the street from a church. The companies behind these cameras are quietly working to build a mass surveillance system. When you drive past a line of ALPRs, you definitely feel like you're being watched. We have more info on ALPRs on our website.

Read our Q&A on poll observers! We spoke with our Voter Access Project community organizer about what it means to be an independent set of eyes and ears focused on ensuring every eligible Georgia voter casts their ballot. Link to blogs in bio.

In partnership with @splcenter and @aclu_nationwide Voting Rights Project, we blocked the Department of Justice from obtaining Georgia voters’ personal data. Learn more at link in bio.

Today is the last day for you to register to vote! Visit mvp.sos.ga.gov to check your voter registration status, and register to vote now!

Georgians, here's what you should do if your voter registration is flagged for cancellation. Deadline to register to vote for the general election is October 5, so stay on top of your status now by visiting the Georgia My Voter Page: mvp.sos.ga.gov

It's time for Georgians to show up at the ballot box to protect our rights and freedoms! ✔️ To check your voter status, go to mvp.sos.ga.gov and follow the instructions. (link in bio). ✔️ Tell your friends and family about your plan; encourage them to do the same.

We've put all the information you need to know for this election day in this video! Make sure that you are registered to vote by October 5, and follow along for other key dates you need to know! Learn more at acluga.org/2026voting.

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. Thanks to everyone who took part! If you'd like to get involved, visit acluga.org/actions.

Atlanta is the most-surveilled city in the U.S. and one of the most surveilled cities in the world. Various surveillance technologies constantly collect vast amounts of information 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 Community Control Over Police (CCOPS) Surveillance ordinance. acluga.org/popatl.

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!

Whichever company's automatic license plate readers are watching, they all share the same issues. Among the shortcomings of ALPRs: FBI data shows they actually have zero impact on fighting crime in Atlanta. If Georgia's officials insist the cameras are needed, we deserve more accountability and transparency. Learn about our push to make that happen at acluga.org/popatl.

Atlanta Police Department's surveillance program launched in 2007 with just 17 cameras. Today, tens of thousands public and private cameras are linked to local law enforcement. When police collect massive amounts of data about our movements, faces, and associations, it can be copied, shared, sold, hacked, or misused beyond its original purpose. This is why we're advocating for a Community Control over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance in Atlanta. acluga.org/popatl.

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 In addition to U.S. Congressional races, there's a lot on the ballot, like all seats in the Georgia General Assembly!

After months of conversations with the mayor’s office, community, and coalition partners, we again spoke before Atlanta City Council to push for the adoption of a ‘CCOPS’ ordinance that would give Atlantans more control over police surveillance tech decisions. Everything from contracts with Flock to the purchase of new AI-powered tools. City leaders have presented a few versions of an oversight ordinance; the best option remains a policy that ensures the community has a say in these important decisions. Learn more at acluga.org/popatl.

Voters in Georgia need you. Watch the polls, flag issues in real time, and stop intimidation. No experience needed. Be a poll observer! Link to sign up in bio.

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

Our Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) coalition members incl. @wearecasa_org, @indivisiblegeorgia, @indivisiblegeorgiarising, and @asianaaf attended Doraville City Council to urge the city to cancel its Flock contract and to pass a CCOPS ordinance that would give residents and elected officials a say in whether and how surveillance tech is used. A huge S/O to our partners and the residents who came out to have their voices heard.

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.

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 at acluga.org/actions.

ACLU-GA and residents urged Doraville council members to adopt a Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance, which would increase transparency, oversight, and accountability around law enforcement’s purchase and use of surveillance technologies.

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.

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 at link in bio.

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.

An audit of Atlanta officers’ use of Flock's automatic license plate reader system may be released soon. We support the audit, but we need stronger guardrails for how law enforcement obtains and uses rapidly developing surveillance tech. That's where CCOPS comes in. Learn more: acluga.org/popatl.

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.

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.

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. Learn more at press release links in bio.

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. This is a huge violation of Georgians' right to privacy. If the government suspects us of wrongdoing, they need to get a warrant.

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. Protect civil liberties by shaping policy and engaging with your community. Apply @ link in bio.

As the summer semester ended, we interviewed our summer interns about their experience at the ACLU of Georgia.

Trans Georgians belong in every part of our communities. We have always been here, and we always will be.

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.

What is Flock Safety? Swipe through for an 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.

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.

The ACLU of Georgia is working to protect your privacy when it comes to mass surveillance in your community. Learn more at acluga.org/popatl.

Less than 1% of cars scanned by ALPRs nationwide are connected to any crime or wrongdoing. The ACLU of Georgia is advocating for a Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance in Atlanta, which would follow the national gold standard giving residents and local elected officials a say in whether, and how, surveillance tech is used in their communities. Learn more at aculga.org/popatl.

Flock Safety is hosting a huge conference in Atlanta about the future of surveillance. Guess who wasn’t invited? You. Tech companies are not just selling cameras. They’re building a national surveillance network. This inescapable web of surveillance gives police new powers to track all of our movements, putting our freedom to move freely in danger. Our leaders must protect our communities from these privacy-invasive cameras. We deserve a seat at the table. Take action: acluga.org/popatl.

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

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.

Internship applications are open till August 14th! You still have time to apply and join our team! Apply now at acluga.org/internships.

We testified before Atlanta City Council on Monday, advocating against rapidly expanding and unregulated data centers and surveillance technologies. Communities deserve way more transparency from the companies pushing these projects. Take action at acluga.org/popatl.

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 at the 'press releases' link in bio.

If you're looking to gain experience in the civil rights advocacy space, join us here at the ACLU of Georgia through our internship program. Applications are due August 14. Learn more at acluga.org/internships!

We are committed to protecting your right to vote. Want to take action this election season? Sign up today to be a poll observer for the upcoming midterm election or a local election advocate. Learn more at acluga.org/actions.

Surveillance companies are marketing and selling increasingly powerful tech as tools for public safety, yet community members and elected officials are often left without a full understanding of what these tools do, how they are used, or the risks they pose. Passing a Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance in Atlanta can help reverse course.

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