Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law
Opposing sides of Georgia’s anti-abortion law speak out after judge rules ban unconstitutional
Abortion rights advocates are cheering Monday’s court ruling that brought back expanded services in Georgia, even as they brace for the likelihood that further judicial action could make it short-lived.
Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law after president refuses to sign it
The speaker of the Georgian parliament has signed into a law a bill that severely curtails LGBTQ+ rights in the country and mirrors legislation adopted in neighboring Russia.
Georgian Parliament Speaker Signs Law Curbing LGBT Rights
Lawmakers from the ruling Georgian Dream party last month approved the bill, which bans gender transitions and could outlaw pride marches and displays of the LGBT rainbow flag. The party says the law is necessary to protect Georgia's Orthodox Christian church from outsiders.
Georgia signs into law bill seen by EU as anti-LGBTQ
Georgia on Thursday signed into law measures that will curb LGBTQ rights, despite warnings from the European Union that they undermine Tbilisi's membership ambitions.Brussels has repeatedly warned that with such measures Georgia is drifting away from its stated ambition of joining the EU.
Georgia Mirrors Russia by Signing Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Into Law
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili refused to sign the bill, but her veto was overridden by the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Georgia Signs Bill Seen As Curbing LGBTQ Rights Into Law
The speaker of Georgia's parliament signed into law a bill denounced by rights groups and the EU as curbing the rights of LGBTQ people Thursday, a day after the president refused to approve it.
Georgia signs bill protecting family values, minors from LGBT and homosexual influences
Speaker of the Republic of Georgia's parliament Shalva Papuashvili announced on Thursday that he signed into law a bill aimed at protecting family values and minors from LGBT and homosexual
Georgia’s parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law
The speaker of Georgia’s parliament has signed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law after president Salome Zourabichvili failed to sign the legislation. Zourabichvili returned the LGBT Propaganda bill to parliament on Wednesday (2 October),
Georgia’s Election-Law Problems Aren’t Legal Ones
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Georgia’s Voting Law Disproportionately Impacts Black Voters
The new law decreases the number of ballot drop boxes available, tightens the ballot application deadline, includes voter ID requirements and bans the handing out of water to voters.
Judge blocks Georgia law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy
A state court judge on Monday blocked a Georgia law banning abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy, finding it violated ...
What a Georgia Judge’s Decision to Strike Down Six-Week Abortion Ban Means
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his decision that the six-week abortion ban, which was passed in ...
Judge's Overturning of Georgia Abortion Ban Challenged by Attorney General
Georgia's Republican Attorney General Chris Carr has challenged a judge's overturning of the state's six-week abortion ban.
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Black voters face larger impact of Georgia voting law’s drop box, absentee and ID rules
Constitution analysis of Georgia's election overhaul law shows disparities in its impact between Black and white voters.
Georgia attorney general appeals a judge’s rollback of abortion ban
Georgia's Republican attorney general is appealing a judge's ruling that the state's abortion ban is unconstitutional.
EU says Georgia may risk sanctions if it abandons democracy
Georgia's ties with the European Union will suffer and it may even face sanctions if it veers away from democracy, the EU ...
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Suit seeks to overturn Georgia law on homeless voter registration and voter challenges
A new lawsuit seeks to overturn two provisions of a Georgia election law related to voter challenges ATLANTA -- A new ...
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School attendance: are you accidentally breaking Georgia law when your child stays home?
Thinking of letting your kids skip school in Georgia? Discover the scoop on truancy, excused absences, and what happens if ...