ATLANTA (WJBF) — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia is ramping up its focus on civil liberties, tracking key legislation on voting rights, criminal justice reform, women’s rights and data privacy.

This summer, the organization helped commission a state study committee to review what a comprehensive civil rights bill could look like in Georgia. Advocates say the findings could lead to tougher legislation in the 2026 session.

“How do we get this done, who is going to be impacted, who are the people in need and will benefit from this bill?” said Sarah Hunt-Blackwell, First Amendment Policy Advocate with the ACLU of Georgia.

Among the priorities: stronger protections in housing, workplace fairness, and access to healthcare. Hunt-Blackwell pointed to the need for measures l

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