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ACLU of Maryland 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
We’re proud to share our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan—our roadmap for meeting this moment and preparing for what comes next.
The Banned Books That Helped Shape Who We Are
In honor of this year's Banned Books Week, some of our staff members are sharing their favorite banned books. From coming-of-age stories to challenging topics, or simply stories of resistance and history, these are some of our most cherished literary works that remind us why the fight against censorship is a fight worth having for our freedom to read.
Crisis 911: Police Killings, Racial Disparities, Behavioral Health Crisis, and Institutional Complicity in Maryland
One hundred and forty-three people were killed by police in Maryland from 2015 through 2023. This report documents who they were and how they died and exposes a public safety and public health crisis rooted in systemic and institutional failures. Our report includes a searchable database, allowing readers to find, sort, and filter information about each encounter and conduct their own analysis of the data.
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
Oct 21, 2026
Circuit Court to Hear Arguments in Harford County School Board Challenge Over Young Adult Novel “Flamer”
On Thursday, October 22, the Harford County Circuit Court will hear arguments from the local Harford County Board of Education asking the court to overturn a decision made by the Maryland State Board of Education. The controversy over Harford Board efforts to bar the book from school libraries marks the first time any court will interpret Maryland’s “Freedom to Read Act,” a state law enacted by the Maryland General Assembly in 2024 to combat a proliferation of book bans across the country, including in Maryland.
Oct 2, 2026
ACLU of Maryland Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Maryland and Local Limits on Masked, Unidentified Federal Officers
This lawsuit is an attempt to shield federal agents from the same standards we expect of every other officer who serves our communities. We stand with Maryland and local leaders who are working to keep our communities safe, informed, and free from fear.
Sep 10, 2026
Maryland Immigrant Rights Coalition Sues ICE Over Warrantless ‘Arrest First, Ask Questions Later’ Policy
The preliminary injunction requested in the lawsuit would prohibit ICE from continuing this practice during the litigation. The case is co-counseled by the National Immigration Project, the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, and the ACLU of Maryland.
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