Cop City Records Released After Open Records Lawsuit | JQJO

Following a lawsuit alleging violation of Georgia's open records law, the Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) provided nearly 300 pages of documents to plaintiffs Atlanta Community Press Collective (ACPC) and Lucy Parsons Labs. The documents reveal APF's lobbying efforts to prevent a referendum on the controversial "Cop City" police training center. A judge ruled the APF was obligated to release the records, setting a potential precedent for similar foundations nationwide. While a victory for transparency, the ruling's scope is limited, and further litigation may be needed to compel full disclosure from police foundations.