“As we work to end the cruel policy of separating immigrant families, Atlanta City Council unanimously ratified, thus extending, my Executive Order to no longer accept ICE detainees at the City jail.”

“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shouldn’t be targeting immigrants who aren’t causing anyone harm.”

Rejected SB 202, an election security bill that would require photo ID for mailed ballots and additional security for drop boxes.

“The voting restrictions of SB 202 will disproportionately impact Atlanta residents—particularly in communities of color and other minority groups,” said Mayor Bottoms. She proposed instead an Administrative Order "designed to do what those in the majority of the state legislature did not—expand access to our right to vote.”

In answer to the question: "Do you support access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender adults and minors?"

"I trust Georgia’s families and their doctors to make the decisions that are right for them....[G]ender-affirming health care is life-saving health care....I do not believe the government should weigh in on medical decisions made by Georgians and their physicians. These are deeply personal medical decisions, and they should be guided by evidence, made with care, and supported by qualified professionals — not dictated by politicians looking to score political points.”

“Criminal justice reform, including cash bail reform, has long been a key priority for Mayor Bottoms and was a centerpiece of her campaign. Mayor Bottoms signed the ordinance into law the day after the Atlanta City Council voted to approve it 13-0-2.

‘I am pleased to sign this ordinance, which eliminates cash bonding at the City of Atlanta Detention Center. With this ordinance, we are affirming that people should not be held in jail because they cannot pay bond. We are also making a commitment that the City of Atlanta will ensure that no one will be jailed because of their inability to pay,’ said Mayor Bottoms.”

“Excited to send to City Council legislation for approval of a joint Diversion & Services Center, with Fulton County, at the Atlanta Jail. It will provide mental health services & support for low level repeat offenders. Another step towards thoughtful criminal justice reform.”

"Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issues Administrative Order to Establish Process to Restrict Records Related to Minor Offenses" [to restrict public access to records of minors charged with possission of small amounts of marijuana or certain disorderly conduct offenses].

Bottoms said she would have vetoed the Riley Gaines Act: “I don’t respect the government making decisions about who should compete in athletics.”

“I don’t respect the government making decisions about who should compete in athletics.”

“Gun violence is a public epidemic in this state and in this country,” Bottoms said she supports “universal background checks” and “red flag” laws, while also saying, “I support the Second Amendment.”

Bottoms supported the Biden Assault Weapons Ban and high-capacity magazine ban policies.

“I continue to be grateful for the leadership of
@POTUS
. His unwavering support of communities across America will make a tremendous difference as we address gun violence in our nation. https://cnn.com/2021/06/23/politics/biden-gun-crime-prevention-strategy/index.html”

“During my time as Mayor, I issued an Administrative Order creating over 100 single-stall, all-gender restrooms across the City of Atlanta — including dozens in the world’s busiest airport — because we knew that far too often, trans people face harassment, violence, and anxiety simply for using a restroom.

We also directed city funding to trans-led nonprofits to strengthen their on-the-ground services. Additionally, we launched Atlanta’s first partnership to help trans residents access free legal representation and cover associated costs for name changes and other identity documents. And we illuminated the canopies at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in the colors of the trans flag for Transgender Day of Visibility, as we remembered those taken by anti-trans violence.

As governor, I will work to make the state government more respectful, accessible, and responsive to the needs of all Georgians. That includes supporting expanded access to single-stall, all-gender restrooms in state facilities...”

“Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has created the city’s first-ever Director of LGBTQ Affairs position and has appointed additional members to the Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board. Atlanta is among only a handful of cities in the country to establish a full-time position that advises the Mayor and senior City Officials. The City of Atlanta’s LGBTQ Affairs Coordinator, Malik Brown, will now serve as Director of LGBTQ Affairs.”

“That should concern all voters, and we know that Dobbs is more than 100 days behind us, but it’s important to continue to remind the American people what it means for women across the country. The fundamental right to make decisions about our own bodies,”

“For all but two years of my life, a woman has had the right to choose what to do with her body, that is until today. A lifetime of freedom is now gone.”

“So I will use everything in my power as governor to take us back to Roe v. Wade, the law of the land for 50 years that served this country well.”

As mayor, Bottoms established Atlanta’s first Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (“One Atlanta”), 2021.

“As it relates to DEI in general, we’re seeing the hands of time turn back. And what we don’t need to do is allow people to define DEI as something negative. DEI is not just about Black people. It’s about women. It’s about communities that have not had a seat at a table, LGBTQ communities. It’s about white women who are seeking to get contracts and entrée into industries that they otherwise may not have had an opportunity to have entrée into. We can’t allow that to now be defined as something dirty and ugly.”