Open Government

ACLU of Maryland's open government work focuses on transparency and the Maryland Public Information Act.

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The ACLU of Maryland believes that a government of the people and by the people must be visible to the people. We work to ensure that government is operating in a manner that is accountable, efficient, and fair. The Maryland Public Information Act, in particular, is an important tool for exposing and remedying injustice, and we vigorously enforce public records and open meetings laws.

The Latest

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Community Organizations Express Concern Over Public Safety Committee’s Decision on Freedom to Leave Act

Community organizations and local advocate members of the Decriminalize Montgomery County Campaign held a press conference to express their concerns over the Public Safety Committee's 2-1 unfavorable decision on the Freedom to Leave Act (Bill 2-24).
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Facial Recognition “Lineups” Not Enough for Probable Cause, Says ACLU to State Police

MSP Developing Model Statewide Facial Recognition Policy that Needs to Protect Marylander’s Rights
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Elected Officials, Police Accountability Groups Defend Anton’s Law Before Court Hearing

Calling for police transparency and accountability, the Maryland Coalition for Justice Police Accountability (MCJPA), the ACLU of Maryland, the Silver Spring Justice Coalition, and Vanderbilt Law School today held a press conference before a court hearing.
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Anton Black Family and Justice Coalition Secure Settlement with Maryland Medical Examiner

Reforms Will Bring Greater Transparency and Accountability, in Memory of Eastern Shore Teenager Killed By Police
Court Case
Jul 03, 2025

Defend Anton's Law in Montgomery County

Court Case
Mar 02, 2022

ACLU v. Calvert County

ACLU of Maryland filed a lawsuit challenging Calvert County Sheriff Evan's onerous use of fees to block our request for access to public policing records.
Court Case
Aug 01, 2017

Laurenson v. Hogan

Court Case
Jun 30, 2017

Ashley Overbey and Baltimore Brew v. BPD