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It has been an incredibly busy month with runoff elections, a special legislative session, and all the vital work happening at Advancing Justice-Atlanta. On June 23, the Georgia General Assembly concluded its special session. The governor originally called this special session for redistricting and to address the recently passed state law to stop using QR codes to count votes by July 1. However, in a dramatic turn of events on the very first day, the House Majority announced they would not take up redistricting. This massive victory for fair representation is a direct result of our communities demanding transparency and accountability.
Thank you to everyone who flooded legislative inboxes, called your representatives, and showed up to our community events. While we are thrilled to celebrate this win, we know it does not prevent the possibility of redistricting in the near future, and we remain vigilant against any efforts that would unfairly weaken the voices of communities of color. Our work is far from over, so please continue to stay engaged with us in the fight for democracy, our rights, and for fair representation.
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Take a look back at the incredible work from the Special Session. From powerful art builds and packed rallies to press conferences demanding accountability, we have been on the front line, all thanks to our community for showing up. Advancing Justice–Atlanta is proud to continue our Court Watch program, where volunteers observe and document non-detained master calendar hearings at the Atlanta Immigration Court. By bearing witness, the program aims to promote transparency, identify trends that fuel our advocacy efforts, engage the community in understanding the immigration system, and inform the development of responsive legal services.  Our Civic Engagement & Organizing (CEO) team continues to work tirelessly to get out the vote and protect our community at the polls! A huge thank you to everyone who made their voices heard during the recent Georgia Primary Runoff Elections. From mobilizing voters and providing crucial in-language assistance to ensuring robust voter protection on the ground, our team and volunteers have been working around the clock. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and support in making this vital work possible. .png "Advancing Justice - Asian Americans - Atlanta")  NextShark – How Georgia’s emergency redistricting impacts Asian American voters Guardian – Georgia town’s novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts AsAmNews- Tensions surface following acquittal of Chikei Rick Chow Advancing Justice-Atlanta’s Statement on Supreme Court’s decision on Asylum seekers & Temporary Protected Status(TPS) READ ALL OUR STATEMENTS HERE |