‘I Don’t Want Her Death in that Jail to be in Vain’: The Barbaric Conditions for Mentally Ill Women at South Fulton Jail
When the phone call came from the South Fulton Jail in April of 2017, Willie Ruth Myrick blacked out. The…
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Incarcerated People are Striking for Basic Humanity — America Should Listen
Today marks the end of the first week of a multi-state prison strike, organized with a list of demands that…
It’s Time to Close Atlanta City Detention Center
The Atlanta City Detention Center (or ACDC) has, historically, served as a place to warehouse immigrants and the poor. It…
Nowhere to Go: Homelessness among formerly incarcerated people
In a first-of-its-kind study, the Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) is reporting that formerly incarcerated people are a staggering ten times…
Two Rulings, One Conclusion: ‘User-Pay’ Court Funding Unconstitutional
In two landmark decisions this month, two federal judges declared that there is a clear conflict present when judges in…
Decorated Veteran At Risk of Being Re-incarcerated Due to Parole Board’s Claimed Error
Sergeant Jerry Lett is a decorated veteran, former firefighter, and dedicated father who has led a life of service. He…
Legislative Update, Week of January 25
The Georgia General Assembly was in session this week for legislative days 5 through 8. Committees in both chambers began…
Legislation Introduced to End Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia
Last week, Representatives Josh McLaurin, Bee Nguyen, Gregg Kennard, Kim Schofield, Rebecca Mitchell and Erick Allen introduced a bill and…
2021 Legislative Preview
This week, the Georgia General Assembly convened and met for the first four of the 40 legislative days in the…
