Public Records Lawsuit Filed After Clayton County Sheriff Refuses to Disclose Public Documents About Covid-19 in County Jail
On May 27, 2020, the Southern Center for Human Rights and the ACLU of Georgia filed a lawsuit under the…
After 43 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment, Johnny Gates Walks Free
We are overjoyed to share that on Friday, May 15, after 43 long years of wrongful imprisonment — 26 of…
Coalition Demands Urgent Meeting with Georgia’s Governor; Urges Local Action to Save Lives
The Georgia Coalition 2 Save Lives, which the Southern Center for Human Rights is proud to be a member of, has…
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, SCHR Sends Letters to Department of Juvenile Justice; Judges
In the letter to the Department of Juvenile Justice, SCHR urges DJJ to adopt a plan for protecting young people…
Your Voice Needed: No to SB 402
Once again, cashless bail is under attack at the state capitol, and we need your help. SB 402 is an…
Legislative Update: Wednesday, June 24
In one of the final days of the 2020 legislative session, the political games were almost too much to keep…
Take Action: Tell the City of Atlanta to #DropTheCharges
While city officials across the country have made the decision to drop criminal charges for their constituents arrested while protesting…
SCHR Responds to Clayton County Sheriff’s Continued Denial of COVID-19 Outbreak at Clayton County Jail
Yesterday, SCHR and co-counsel filed a reply brief in Jones v. Hill, a lawsuit brought on behalf of people incarcerated…
