their neighborhood or dying in ICE custody. We deserve a Georgia where every person can live with safety, respect, and dignity. Check out ways to protect yourself and our communities and help share the info to ensure our community stays informed & protected.

Over the past few weeks, there have been reports of a significant increase in immigration enforcement across Metro Atlanta and in Georgia. ICE is actively terrorizing our communities and separating families to carry out these operations. No one should have to live in fear of being abducted from

revoke the billions of dollars they have already received, get ICE out of communities nationwide, and shut down ICE detention centers for good.

People are dying in ICE detention at a record-breaking rate, including the deaths of Adrian Andreas Florian, 85 and Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez, 63, in June, making fiscal year 2026 the deadliest fiscal year in ICE’s history.

"We are deeply saddened and equally enraged by the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and now, the reported death of a 26-year-old in Maine at the hands of ICE just today, both deaths occurring within a week of each other. ICE kills people and threatens community safety across the country.

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""legal black holes"" across the globe. We are incredibly proud of our Litigation Director, Meredyth Yoon, who is featured in the article. She highlights how the administration is stripping asylum seekers of their hard-won legal victories and safety.

A sweeping new report on rfi exposes how the U.S. government is using millions in cash and the threat of visa bans to deport migrants to third-country African nations. These secretive deals are circumventing the law, ignoring torture protections, and trapping vulnerable people in dangerous

We are incredibly proud and excited to share that Advancing Justice-Atlanta's very own Board member, Sameera Fazili, is featured in this stunning project! Check out the essay to explore these powerful stories of identity and community: www.ajc.com/news/2026/07...

Check out AJC News new photo essay, ""American mosaic,"" honors America’s 250th by highlighting first-generation Americans who blend their heritage and history. To showcase this union, participants dressed in their traditional attire & posed at ATL locations that hold a special meaning to them.

Advancing Justice-Atlanta is proud to partner with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP on our Court Watch Program! We are training volunteers to attend immigration court hearings as neutral observers, documenting and reporting their observations. By bearing witness through our Court Watch Program,

Join us for a citizenship clinic to have your N-400 reviewed for FREE! It’s a step closer to your citizenship. Get the chance to have your N-400 application reviewed by pro-bono lawyers. Enjoy the full benefits of U.S. Citizenship, join us & start the process today! Register: bit.ly/natzclinicday

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! On June 27, our Legal Services team hosted a wonderful Free Citizenship Clinic in Clarkston in partnership with Poder Latinx & MiFamilia En Accion. Save the Date for our next clinic! September 12 in Duluth GA. Secure your spot at bit.ly/natzclinicday

underclass of stateless individuals. We remain committed to defending this constitutional guarantee and ensuring that every child born in this country can thrive as a full citizen of our community.

operate free from political pressure. This ruling protects families across the country from chaos and uncertainty. It ensures that birth certificates remain a reliable and accessible proof of citizenship, preserves stability for parents and newborns, and prevents the creation of a permanent

Birthright citizenship is foundational to our democracy, and Asian Americans have played an integral role in establishing its long history, tradition, and legal precedent. Today’s decision not only preserves the rights of these communities; it upholds the principle that a fair judiciary should...

Chief Justice Roberts made clear that today’s decision “keep[s]” that promise” and reaffirms what the Court recognized in United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898), a landmark case rooted in Asian American history that has protected generations of families.

For more than 150 years, our Constitution has established a clear and enduring principle: if you are born in the United States, you are a citizen of this country.

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision preserves the pre-existing common law right of citizenship, which is constitutionally protected by the 14th Amendment. Asian Americans Advancing Justice is relieved by the Court's decision.

Stay connected, stay loud, and let’s keep fighting for democracy in Georgia!

But the work doesn't stop here. We remain fiercely vigilant against any future attempts to dilute the voices of communities of color. Swipe through for recap of all of our work during the special session. Please continue to stay engaged with us for critical policy updates.

Take a look back at the incredible work from the special session. From powerful art builds and packed rallies to demanding accountability at press conferences, we have been on the front lines and it’s all thanks to YOU showing up.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to defending the rights and dignity of immigrants, advocating for policies that keep families together, and building a Georgia and an America that is more just, more inclusive, and more welcoming for all. Swipe to read our statement.

Today, the Supreme Court delivered two devastating 6-3 decisions that close the door on vulnerable asylum seekers and pave the way for the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would increase naturalization fees by approximately 75%, eliminate fee waivers and reduce fees for low-income applicants, and raise the cost of appealing wrongful denials. Submit your comment. Make your voice heard. Visit bit.ly/aaajuscis

""This is truly a people’s victory. The people of Georgia rose up across racial, political, and generational lines to make it clear that ICE is not welcome in our state!". - Samantha Hamilton, Impact Litigation Staff Attorney"

Thanks to powerful, unrelenting community organizing and fierce local pushback, DHS has officially cancelled its plans to build a massive, 10,000-person ICE detention center in Social Circle, GA.

This Juneteenth, we celebrate the history, resilience, and joy of Black communities. For us at Advancing Justice-Atlanta, this day is a profound reminder that our paths to justice are intertwined.

We will remain vigilant, protect the ballot, and ensure our communities are never drawn out of the map. Scroll through & Read our full statement