Nehemiah Bester’s 12 Must-Reads of 2021
A list of 12 compelling, thought-provoking, and inspiring must-reads from 2021.
Defending civil rights and civil liberties in Maryland
Blogs
ACLU MD to County Council: Create a 2nd Majority Black District (Testimony & OpEd)
Full testimony published as an OpEd on Forward Baltimore on November 8, 2021.
Veto Overrides Now: Time to Finally Enact Parole Reform and Protect Immigrants
Our legislators must override Governor Hogan’s vetoes to create a better Maryland for all.
Press Releases
Prince George’s County Community Calls for Halt of Recruitment for Police Accountability Board and Demands Public Input in Drafting Legislation
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY -- The Maryland Coalition for Justice & Police Accountability (MCJPA) calls for the County Executive to halt recruitment for Police Accountability Board (PAB) members...
Advocates for Open Government call on Senate and House Leadership to ensure public access during the 2022 legislative session
Advocates suggest COVID-19 protocol improvements, and to make increased access permanent.
Black Voters, Baltimore County NAACP, League of Women Voters, and Common Cause Sue to Defend Voting Rights in Redistricting
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – Today, a group of Baltimore County voters joined with the Baltimore County Branch of the NAACP, the League of Women Voters of Baltimore County, and...
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.
