This is the official blog of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland. We believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. There is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
During these unprecedented times, we have endured a quarantine and reshaped how our jobs and school systems operate. You might be wondering how this is all affecting your child, especially their education.
UPDATE: On the week of June 29th, the state appeals court rebuked Judge Mickey Norman for improperly disregarding the emphatic verdict by the jury seeking to hold police accountable for the killing of Korryn Gaines.
By Queen Royalty
Queen Royalty is a 10th grader in Bard High School Early College who has attended Baltimore City Public and Charter Schools all of her life. She is an avid education activist and loves encouraging others to participate in activism.
Across the country, COVID-19 outbreaks have resulted in hundreds, if not thousands, of reported positive cases among the population of immigrants who are detained.
The Need to Reduce People in Detention Centers is Urgent
