Thinking Freely, ACLU of Maryland's monthly podcast, informs Marylanders about what's happening politically – from the courts to the streets – so they can get involved and realize a more equitable Maryland for all.
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With police spy planes, everywhere Baltimore goes, the government will always know. Spy planes carry sophisticated cameras developed for the military, mounted on airplanes, that can see the entire city, and that track the movement of every person or vehicle moving outside.
July 16, 2020 Too many people have lost their lives at the hands of police. But perhaps the saddest thing is that many of these deaths were unnecessary and could have been avoided.
June 25, 2020 Knowing your rights is vital, especially during police interactions. You cannot assume that officers will behave in a way that protects your safety or that they will respect your rights even after you assert them.
May 5, 2020 We want officers to speak up against racist police practices and sexual harassment to help change the culture of policing. But when Officers of Color speak up against these unconstitutional practices they often experience discrimination and retaliation.
February 4, 2020 Another Maryland Legislative session is upon us, with the General Assembly set to start on January 8, 2020.
January 3, 2020 The First Amendment was meant to serve as the backbone of our democracy, allowing people who are critical of the government the right to speak. Historically, white supremacists have co-opted the First Amendment to advance hate and incite violence.
August 23, 2019