Civil Rights

ACLU of Maryland's civil rights work focuses on disability rights, gender and sexuality rights, immigrants' rights, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, reproductive freedom, and youth rights.

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For nearly 100 years, the ACLU of Maryland has been fighting to protect everyone's civil rights, particularly the rights of people of color and other groups that have been historically discriminated against. Civil rights, which are an essential part of a democracy, protect each person’s right to live and work without discrimination, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ability, national origin, and many other characteristics. We strive to create a country where everyone’s civil rights are fully realized: where each person is treated as a full human being and has to the right to fairly pursue the American Dream.

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The Latest

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ACLU of Maryland's Advocacy in the 2025 General Assembly

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El activismo de la ACLU de Maryland en la Asamblea General de 2025

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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.
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Civil Rights Groups and Survivor Challenge Deadly Pattern of Abuse at Harford County Jail, Urging Systemic Reform

Federal lawsuit alleges “lethal pattern of deliberate indifference” and “malign” tactics fueling suicides and punishing people in mental health crisis
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Mar 16, 2016

Savage v. Pocomoke City

Court Case
Jun 19, 2018

Stone v. Trump