Georgia
Court bars much of Georgia and Alabama anti-immigrant laws
August 21, 2012The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit found that a section of Alabama's law interferes with children's constitutional right to education.
Read moreCarlos Santana slams Georgia’s anti-immigrant law
May 17, 2011Immigrant rights activists say legendary guitarist Carlos Santana hit a home run during his speech at Major League Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game in Atlanta, Georgia, May 15.
Read moreGroups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis
April 18, 2011Civil rights groups have launched a final effort to prevent the state of Georgia from executing death row inmate Troy Davis.
Read moreGeorgia activists denounce anti-immigrant bills
March 30, 2011Georgia state lawmakers are considering tough anti-immigrant bills similar to Arizona's draconian and controversial SB 1070, which passed last year.
Read moreThird grade homework: Should U.S. put “illegal aliens” to death?
March 30, 2011A troubling homework assignment asked third-graders, "What is an illegal alien?" and whether the U.S. should put them to death, force them to work in the army or shoot them into outer space.
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