Sandy Springs council repeals contested protest buffer ordinance after ACLU, ADL urged repeal
May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
City Attorney Dan Lee recommended repeal of a recently adopted buffer‑zone ordinance; the ACLU and ADL urged repeal, saying the measure was overbroad and unconstitutional. Council voted to repeal the ordinance after public comment and internal review.
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City Attorney Dan Lee recommended that the Sandy Springs City Council repeal a recently adopted ordinance that created a buffer restriction affecting protests and demonstrations, saying a legal challenge would not be worth defending.
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