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A large portion of the work of the ACLU Foundation of Maryland involves public education - informing the public through media and community outreach about the importance of preserving individual rights and liberties. Current press releases are listed below.
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2009 Press Releases
June 30, 2009: ACLU, CASA, and AILA Send Demand Letter to MVA About
Driver's License Cancellations
May 19, 2009: Semper Eadem: “Always the Same”? ACLU, NAACP Report Reveals Disturbing Racial Disparities in Somerset County Government
Advisory for May 11, 2009: Key Appellate Hearing Monday in Lawsuit by NAACP and ACLU Over Maryland State Police Documents in “Driving While Black” Case
April 29, 2009: People Living with HIV/AIDS Shut Out of Drafting Regulations on HIV Counseling/Testing; Demand Hearing, Transparent New Process
April 2, 2009: Federal Court Rules in Favor of Free Speech in Baltimore Police Officer Whistleblower Case
March 16, 2009: Maryland High Court Quotes Machiavelli, Rules Unanimously in Favor of Public Employees’ Political Free Speech Rights
February 12, 2009: ACLU Releases Report from 2008 Election Protection Campaign
Advisory for February 9, 2009: ACLU to Discuss First Amendment Protections Needed in Bill to Ban Police Spying on Peaceful Activists; “No Spying” Rally on Feb. 9
Advisory for January 28, 2009: ACLU of Maryland, DEMOS, Wisconsin Election Officials to Present Special Briefing on Election Day Registration
January 22, 2009: Legislative Leaders Introduce Comprehensive Bill to Ensure Police Spying on Peaceful Activists Never Happens Again
January 13, 2009: ACLU Announces “Freedom Agenda” for Annapolis: Priorities Include Passing Legislation to Ban Political Spying