Right to Counsel ATL

A coalition committed to holding Atlanta to its promise. Defending Atlanta.

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Here's our open letter in defense of #righttocounselatl . @BLMAtlanta @southerncenter @ACLU @NAACPAtlanta @Gideons_Promise @AtlantaMarch

[Southern Center for Human Rights @southerncenter]

Mayor Kasim Reed has named a new public defender for Atlanta Municipal Court just a day after SCHR and Civil Rights Corps questioned the reasons for replacing the interim director of that office. Our statement:

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

We can best support the new pub def by ensuring that Muni Court judges understand they have no right to attack attorneys for good work. https://t.co/wfpDQwapsC

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Our goal is to protect indigent defendants & all Atlantans. This is the beginning. Join us to push for the community. #righttocounselatl https://t.co/Dqyzv79OEv

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Denver isn't alone. https://t.co/qsmcH9t2L3

[ACLU @ACLU]

You shouldn't be jailed just because you're poor. https://t.co/BQkqamnfQt

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

@rolandsmartin You've had conversations with Judge Gundy before--will you invite her to talk about treatment of indigent defendants in ATL? https://t.co/zO14PjhSnO

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

We believe judges like this are behind a behind-the-scenes attack on independent ATL public defense. Why disable cams if nothing to hide? https://t.co/wX7uAYK271

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Our goal is to protect indigent defendants & all Atlantans. This is the beginning. Join us to push for the community. #righttocounselatl https://t.co/Dqyzv79OEv

[R. Robin McDonald @rrobinmcdonald]

ATL Mayor Replaces Muni Court PD Reportedly Targeted by Judges https://t.co/dNiNYsUatd via @DailyReport @SouthernCenter

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

We believe judges like this are behind a behind-the-scenes attack on independent ATL public defense. Why disable cams if nothing to hide? https://t.co/wX7uAYK271

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Here's what Judge Terrinee Gundy has been up to in her courtroom. Denying transparency and due process. #righttocounselatl

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Here is our open letter explaining why we believe that @KasimReed's Public Defense decision was prompted by unethical judicial interference https://t.co/Dh6xPA4Cgi

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Here's our open letter in defense of #righttocounselatl . @BLMAtlanta @southerncenter @ACLU @NAACPAtlanta @Gideons_Promise @AtlantaMarch

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

@CivRightsCorps @southerncenter @KasimReed Rosalie Joy is out as Interim Public Defender.

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

After @CivRightsCorps & @southerncenter call the City out for unjust practices, @KasimReed doubles down: https://t.co/hG2O2wvk5N

[Southern Center for Human Rights @southerncenter]

“It’s time to do away with the two-tiered criminal system in Atlanta, in which people of means go free, while those who can’t pay are stuck in jail only because of their poverty.” - Sarah Geraghty, SCHR managing attorney https://t.co/RaIgkie3LR

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Thanks to @southerncenter & @CivRightsCorps for amplifying the call for just ATL Muni Courts #righttocounselatl https://t.co/6LuacRoOFQ

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

These are the lowest numbers for ATL Muni judges in at least 3 election cycles.

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

When you run uncontested, what does it mean to get less than 80% of the vote? Ask 4 ATL judges. #righttocounselatl

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

In 2009, no judge received less than 80.26% of the vote. #atlvote

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

How do this year's judicial results compare to 2013? In the last election, NO JUDGE received less than 81.75% of the vote. #atlvote

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Judges Gundy, Butler, Bey & Sloan rec'd the fewest number of retention votes tonight with less than 80% of you voting to keep them. #atlvote

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

What have they done for you lately? Cherish your vote. Hold municipal judges accountable. No more business as usual. #righttocounselatl https://t.co/aRehESRzuo

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Vote tomorrow! @BLMAtlanta @ATLisReady @Gideons_Promise @AttorneyGriggs @southerncenter https://t.co/wX7uAZ1CYz

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

ICYMI: Here's our open letter to you, Atlanta. You deserve better judges. WE deserve better judges. Vote today! https://t.co/Dh6xPzN1oK

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Here's our open letter in defense of #righttocounselatl . @BLMAtlanta @southerncenter @ACLU @NAACPAtlanta @Gideons_Promise @AtlantaMarch

[Right to Counsel ATL @DEFENDAtl]

Vote! In ATL we only vote yes/no on muni judges. If you don't want the nightmare to continue, consider "no" for judges not serving us.