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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.

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America’s Legacy: How ICE Promotes White Supremacy

For this Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let us take time to remember that the policies of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also affect Asian and Pacific Islanders in America.

May 31, 2019

Md. leaders, will you take a pledge to support black kids?

Sometimes racism is subtle.

May 30, 2019

“No Justice. No Peace. No Private Police.”

“No Justice. No Peace. No Private Police,” was a chant that rang through the Charles Village and Waverly neighborhoods last Wednesday.

May 8, 2019

The MeToo Era: Sonya Zollicoffer’s Story

In the era of MeToo, brave people continue to speak out against sexual violence. Sonya Zollicoffer has joined voices across the nation by exposing the truth about the sexual harassment she endured while she was a police trainee in Prince George’s Police Department in 2001.

April 25, 2019

Keep Families Together, Keep Communities Whole

On March 29th, protestors gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Baltimore to stand witness and protect Abegninan Amouzou from being deported.

April 14, 2019

Baltimore City Schools: Protect Trans Children — Pass Policy JBB

Eli McBride stood in front of an audience of people at a Stoop Storytelling event last November and spoke her truth.

April 1, 2019

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