The ACLU of Georgia comprises two separate corporate entities - the ACLU of Georgia and the ACLU Foundation of Georgia. The ACLU of Georgia and the ACLU Foundation of Georgia are statewide organizations with the same overall mission and share office space and employees. The ACLU of Georgia is a membership organization with more than 3,500 members that engages in legislative lobbying and community education activities to protect civil liberties. The ACLU Foundation of Georgia is a charitable and educational organization that accepts gifts and funds to research, educate, and litigate for the protection of civil liberties. If you have an urgent need or must meet a deadline, contact a lawyer, your local public defender or the GA Bar Association. DO NOT WAIT for a response from the ACLU of GA. The ACLU of GA can assist only a small number of clients. We only accept cases with the greatest potential to set legal precedents for the preservation or advancement of civil liberties. We look for complaints that relate to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, government-sponsored religious activities, privacy, discrimination (gender, age, racial), reproductive rights, systematic police misconduct, censorship in schools or libraries, student rights, workplace privacy, and inhumane jail and prison conditions. THE ACLU DOES NOT ASSIST IN:
• Family law including divorces, child custody or visitation
• Denial of government benefits including worker's compensation, unemployment, social security, or food stamps
• Landlord/tenant disputes
• Criminal defense
• Consumer complaints
• Challenges to convictions or prison sentences
• Complaints about court-appointed attorneys.
• Complaints about lawyers or judges
• Employment issues
• Property disputes
• Cases that are too old
• Cases that originate outside of Georgia
Guidelines on requesting legal assistance
What is the best way to request assistance? All requests must be in writing. May I schedule an in-person interview? May I leave a phone message about my problem? Phone messages will not be returned. What documents should I send? Do not send documentation with your letter or e-mail. We do not open e-mail attachments. If we need more information, we will contact you. When will I hear back? Do not expect a reply for 6+ weeks. If the ACLU can't help me, will I receive a referral to another attorney? The ACLU of Georgia does not make referrals to individual attorneys. How to send your request to the ACLU of Georgia
By mail:
Include your name, street address, city, state, ZIP code and telephone number on the top of the first page of your letter. You must include a complete return address on your envelope, or your letter will not be opened and will be discarded. Mail your letter to:
Intake Manager
ACLU of Georgia
P.O. Box 77208
Atlanta, GA 30357
Online:
www.acluga.org
