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.
On the night of August 2, 2016, Baltimore County Police Officer Royce Ruby shot and killed 23-year old Korryn Gaines, in the process also critically wounding her son, five-year old Kodi Gaines, leaving the young child without a mother.
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
Governor Hogan, listen to the health experts
What we need right now is some compassion for others during this pandemic. We are in this fight together. Sacrificing the health of those in prison is cruel and inhumane.
