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.
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.
Time to Take the Politics Out of Parole
This Women’s History Month, the ACLU wants to highlight a woman who is making a difference in her community and demanding equality for women entangled in the legal justice system.
When I was a little girl, my mom would tell me my hair was beautiful. And I loved my hair. As I grew up, I would hear from teachers, family members, and society that my natural hair was not acceptable.
Over a hundred people from across the state attended this year’s Lobby Day and demanded action from their state legislators.
On February 19, 2019, Emanuel Oates was shot and killed by officers with the Baltimore County Police Department.