In Maryland, we’re defending the humanity of immigrants
If President Biden wants to follow through with his campaign promises and be a president who supports the immigrant community, he needs to end the 287(g) program.
Defending civil rights and civil liberties in Maryland
Blogs
No Justice, No Peace: Prince George’s County Needs Real Police Accountability Now!
We seek a strong and courageous Council to do what is right by their constituents! We deserve better.
22 Inspiring Women From Maryland You Need To Know
This Women’s History Month, and every day, we are celebrating all women and highlighting diverse changemakers from the great state of Maryland. Here are 22 of those phenomenal women.
Press Releases
Statewide Coalition Sounds Alarm about New Proposed Police Regulations
Leaders with the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability are sounding the alarm about serious concerns with the proposed regulations by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission...
Prince George's Coalition Blasts County Council for Undemocratic, Secretive Police Accountability Board Process
"After meeting with Council staff last Thursday and being told the PAB bill was unlikely to be discussed this week, the Prince George's County Council scheduled a second hearing this morning on the Police...
Baltimore County Coalition for Police Accountability Sends Open Letter Calling on County Council to Postpone PAB Vote, Accept Coalition Amendments to Bill 24-22
The Baltimore County Coalition for Police Accountability (BCCPA) sent an open letter to the Baltimore County Council as the Council plans to vote on Bill 24-22 tonight at 6 p.m. after only one hearing on...
Know Your Rights - Protesting
Get information on your rights while protesting, when you encounter police at protests, and if you are not a U.S. citizen. Also find out where you can protest and where you need a permit.
In the courts
Our legal program works with state residents and partners to realize the promise of our Constitution and Bill of Rights, with a focus on using the courts to protect and expand the rights of Marylanders – especially those whose rights have not been respected in the past due to white supremacy ingrained in our justice system.
Baltimore County NAACP et al v. Baltimore County et al
A group of Baltimore County voters filed a federal lawsuit, Baltimore County NAACP et al. v. Baltimore County et al., challenging the racially discriminatory and unlawful redistricting plan approved by the Baltimore County Council.
