Defending Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in Maryland
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ACLU of Maryland's Advocacy in the 2026 General Assembly
ACLU of Maryland's advocacy and priorities in the 2026 Legislative Session
Know Your Rights: Interacting with ICE in the DMV
In the DMV, where daily life crosses jurisdictional boundaries, immigration enforcement functions as a regional force. Families in this region often live in one jurisdiction, work in another, and rely on schools and hospitals, and public services spread across both state and district borders.
But your rights do NOT change when you cross these borders.
Press Releases
Feb 17, 2026
ACLU Maryland Statement on Governor Moore Signing Emergency Legislation Banning Formal 287(g) Agreements in Maryland
Today, Maryland’s leaders showed courage. In the face of rising authoritarianism and a national agenda rooted in fear, our state chose values over intimidation and community over cruelty.
Feb 16, 2026
Advocates And Community Members Hold Emergency Rally for Immigrant Rights in State Capitol
Emergency rally & vigil urging lawmakers to pass legislation limiting state collaboration with federal immigration enforcement, arguing that increased policing and surveillance make communities less safe.
Feb 09, 2026
Ahead of Key Hearings, Advocates and Lawmakers Urge General Assembly to Advance Maryland Voting Rights Act, Pro-Voter Reforms
The Maryland Voting Rights Act (SB 255/HB 350 and HB 219) and companion pro-democracy legislation matter to Marylanders’ lives and futures. These measures will empower Marylanders by ensuring every vote equally counts, make voting more accessible, and root out intimidation and suppression tactics that silence voices.
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