This week, Atlanta police officers armed with riot gear used tear gas canisters and smoke grenades against nonviolent protesters during a Block Cop City action. Harmful LRAD machines also made an appearance. This article contains additional reporting from Adjoa Danso, […]
Organizers say today’s action is in solidarity with Atlanta’s struggle to stop Cop City following the Block Cop City direct action yesterday. ATLANTA—This afternoon, direct action network Palestine Action US disrupted operations at Bank of New York Mellon’s Atlanta office
Hundreds of protesters arrived to the site unarmed and nonviolent. Police declared the protest illegal and responded with full riot gear, tear gas, and rubber bullets. ATLANTA—On Mon., Nov. 13, around 8 a.m., hundreds of protesters gathered at Gresham Park
Cop City construction stopped for the day due to Block Cop City action, organizers say Read More »
Protesters, local and non-local to the Atlanta area, say this is not just an Atlanta struggle. This is a developing story and we will continue to report on it as it develops. ATLANTA—Around 8 a.m. this morning, hundreds of protesters
“Block Cop City” mass nonviolent direct action takes place in Atlanta today Read More »
The lawsuits are for violation of First Amendment and wrongful arrest in September 2021 Correction: This article has been updated to reflect the correction that four Atlanta residents, not five, plus one journalist, have filed multiple lawsuits against the City
Stop Cop City protesters file lawsuits against Atlanta Police Department Read More »
Organizers say they’ve collected thousands of signatures for a referendum to put Cop City on the November ballot. But local officials seem intent on making sure it doesn’t reach a vote. This story was published in partnership with non-profit investigative
Atlanta voters want to decide the future of Cop City. Will their leaders let them? Read More »
