A new lawsuit has been filed against the Atlanta police, alleging that they illegally targeted protesters of the ‘Stop Cop City’ movement. The lawsuit claims that the police used excessive force and violated the protesters’ constitutional rights during the demonstrations. The ‘Stop Cop City’ movement was organized in response to the city’s plans to build a new police training facility. The protesters argue that the money spent on this facility should be invested in community programs instead. The lawsuit also alleges that the police specifically targeted and retaliated against the protesters for their anti-police views. The legal action seeks accountability and justice for the alleged misconduct by the Atlanta police. This lawsuit comes at a time when there is increased scrutiny on law enforcement agencies across the country for their handling of protests and interactions with the public. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for how police interact with protesters in the future. Supporters of the ‘Stop Cop City’ movement hope that this legal action will bring attention to their cause and lead to a reconsideration of the city’s priorities when it comes to public safety funding. The Atlanta police department has not yet commented on the lawsuit.