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Georgia
Racketeering Charges Dismissed Against 61 People in Stop Cop City Movement
The state may still re-file RICO charges with permission from the governor, and it could appeal the judge’s ruling.
Georgia Prosecutor Drops Trump Election Interference Case
A Georgia prosecutor cited time and costs as his reasons for dropping the case.
In Voter Rebuke to Trump, Democrats Win Races Across the US
Daniel Nichanian, editor-in-chief of Bolts, gives an overview of Tuesday’s elections.
Ossoff, Warnock Demand Trump Admin Answer for Record Deaths in ICE Custody
Ten people died in ICE custody in the first six months of the year.
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist at Risk of Deportation Over ICE Coverage
“This is one of the most dangerous periods for free speech in American history,” a Georgia lawmaker said.
Labor Department, IRS, ATF, and Other Agencies Joined ICE in US’s Largest Raid
Over 500 officials participated, arresting 475 people. Witnesses say agents threatened and tear-gassed workers.
Judge Says State Violated Cop City Protester’s Rights, Dismisses Terror Charge
“The State's delay appears to be deliberate, weighing heavily against it,” the judge wrote in his ruling.
Trans People in Georgia Prisons Sue Over Law Barring Gender-Affirming Care
The lawsuit says the denial of care violates the Eight Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.
Georgia Expanding Deadly Private Prison Into the Largest ICE Facility in the US
An inspection said Folkston immigration jail is “unsanitary and dilapidated.” Activists have called for it its closure.
Georgia Librarian Fired After Displaying Book Featuring Transgender Child
“The library is for everybody,” said the Pierce County library manager, who had served for 15 years before her firing.