Advancing Justice-Atlanta Condemns First Amendment Violations by Charlton County Against Advocates Speaking Out on Folkston Hunger Strike.

“The Board may not selectively terminate the meeting’s public-comment period because speakers’ criticism has become politically inconvenient,” wrote Samantha C. Hamilton, Senior Litigation Staff Attorney with Advancing Justice - Atlanta. “Opposition to an ICE detention facility, and criticism of local government involvement in immigration enforcement, concern matters of substantial public and political importance. Speech concerning public affairs lies at the heart of the First Amendment and receives its highest protection.” Read our full letter to the Charlton County Board of Commissioners: bit.ly/aaajacharlton