Media Roundup
There’s a lot in the news right now. Some highlighted stories, from the last week: The Minneapolis Police Department had…
Category: News
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…
