Press Releases

“JUVENILE LIFERS” CHALLENGE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF STATUTE GRANTING GOVERNOR BOUNDLESS DISCRETION TO DECIDE THEIR FATE IN PAROLE

Current Clemency-Like System Gives No Meaningful Opportunity to Earn Parole By Demonstrating Maturity, Rehabilitation

June 28, 2018

Settlement Over Trans Student Access Case In Talbot County

FreeState Justice, ACLU Reach Settlement with Talbot County Public Schools for Max Brennan, who was Prevented from Using the Boys' Restrooms and Locker Rooms Because He is Transgender

June 18, 2018

Judge Rejects City Of Salisbury's Attempt To Dismiss ACLU Lawsuit

VICTORY: Judge Rejects City of Salisbury's Attempt to Dismiss ACLU Lawsuit

City Fails to Sidestep Public Release of Police Misconduct Documents

June 8, 2018

ACLU Calls On Prison System To Reverse Rule Severely Limiting Access To Books In Violation Of First Amendment

ACLU Calls on Prison System to Reverse Rule Severely Limiting Access to Books in Violation of First Amendment

May 31, 2018

Press Freedom, Attorney Ethics, And Police Accountability All Championed In Baltimore Police "Gag Order" Case

Press Freedom, Attorney Ethics, and Police Accountability All Championed in Baltimore Police "Gag Order" Case

Amicus Briefs Filed in Appeals Court by Broad Range of Groups Challenging Free Speech Restrictions on Victims of Police Abuse

May 30, 2018

ACLU Announces New Executive Director, Dana Vickers Shelley

Today, the ACLU of Maryland is excited to announce our new executive director, Dana Vickers Shelley, who brings to the ACLU her uniquely strong and diverse background in community outreach, policy advocacy, organizational management, and strategic communications.

May 24, 2018