Cop City will fuel the criminalization of marginalized people and further expand the carceral system. Though there have never been any explicit ties to 2020 in the talking points for Cop City, the fault lines are clear. Building Cop City would exacerbate this pollution, adding lead from gun shells and bombs to the list of pollutants in the river. It’s clear that Atlanta residents stand in opposition to Cop City, and the city is ignoring their concerns. The city has been ramping up efforts to push Cop City despite overwhelming opposition from locals.

Source: The Guardian July 15, 2023 11:58 UTC