The Justice Reform Partnership Hosts the 15th Annual Justice Day at the Capitol
The Justice Reform Partnership will host the 15th annual Justice Day at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Argument in Olivia Coley-Pearson’s Case
On March 28, 2024, Ms. Coley-Pearson appealed the district court decision to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, where our co-counsel, Zack Greenamyre, argued for a reversal of the district court order. Ms. Coley-Pearson awaits a ruling from the appellate court.
Georgia Takes Action: HB 123 Moves to Full Senate for Vote
We are thrilled to share that our bill passed the committee and is now eligible for a vote by the full Senate.
Amid another death at the Fulton County Jail, Councilmember Antonio Lewis Introduces Legislation to Prepare to End Lease of Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC) to Sheriff Patrick Labat
The Southern Center for Human Rights supports the legislation introduced by Councilmember Antonio Lewis (District 12) and co-signed by Councilmembers Jason Dozier (District 4) and Liliana Bakhtiari (District 5) to initiate the staged withdrawal of Fulton County from the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC).
Legislative Update: Crossover Day Recap and Key Bills to Watch
We have officially crossed over! March 6th was Crossover Day—the deadline for bills to pass from one chamber to the next to remain eligible for passage this session. The remaining 12 legislative days will be used to consider bills still viable for passage.
The Georgia House Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect People with Intellectual Disability from the Death Penalty
With a standing ovation from House members, HB 123 moves to the Senate for consideration with a vote of 172-0.
Georgia House Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities from Death Penalty
For the past eight years, SCHR has worked tirelessly to change a law that puts people with intellectual disability at greater risk of execution than any other state.
Civil Rights and Racial Justice Organizations Caution Against Atlanta’s Efforts to Weaken OIG
Recent Atlanta City Council legislation (25-O-1009) threatens to undermine the independence of OIG, limiting its ability to investigate corruption and hold public officials accountable.
TUESDAY, 2/18: Lawmakers will hear testimony from community members about the impact of the crisis in the Fulton County Jail
On Tuesday, SCHR is hosting The People’s Report, an all-day session of planning and conversation, where community members will present testimony to elected officials about their concerns regarding the Fulton County Jail.
