Press Releases

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Seeking Access Police Records in Calvert County

Judge John Nugent recently denied an attempt by Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans to have a lawsuit dismissed that seeks public records without onerous charges amounting more than $12,000.
Court Cases: ACLU v. Calvert County

Statewide Coalition Sounds Alarm about New Proposed Police Regulations

Leaders with the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability are sounding the alarm about serious concerns with the proposed regulations by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission (MPTSC) on Police Accountability Boards (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committees (ACC).

Community Coalitions Concerned with Baltimore City’s Police Accountability Board Bill As Introduced – Excluding Those Most Impact By Police Brutality

Demands for PAB membership criteria include youth and City residents regardless of immigration status or previous encounters with the criminal justice system.

Prince George's Coalition Blasts County Council for Undemocratic, Secretive Police Accountability Board Process

"After meeting with Council staff last Thursday and being told the PAB bill was unlikely to be discussed this week, the Prince George's County Council scheduled a second hearing this morning on the Police Accountability Board legislation."

Baltimore County Coalition for Police Accountability Sends Open Letter Calling on County Council to Postpone PAB Vote, Accept Coalition Amendments to Bill 24-22

The Baltimore County Coalition for Police Accountability (BCCPA) sent an open letter to the Baltimore County Council as the Council plans to vote on Bill 24-22 tonight at 6 p.m. after only one hearing on the Police Accountability Board bill.

New ACLU Report Chronicling Racism, Abuse, and Violence of 287 (g) Partners Names Maryland Sheriffs, Including Frederick County Sheriff

Frederick, Harford, and Cecil Counties continue the 287(g) program, a program marked by racism, xenophobia, and anti-immigrant bias
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

El informe de ACLU describe el racismo, el abuso y la violencia de los socios del programa 287g y el informe nombra a los alguaciles de Maryland, incluido el alguacil del condado de Frederick

Los condados de Frederick, Harford y Cecil continúan con el programa 287(g), un programa conocido por su racismo, xenofobia y prejuicio contra los inmigrantes
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Yanet Amanuel Appointed Public Policy Director for ACLU of Maryland

In recognition of her strong leadership, proven advocacy record, and commitment to centering race equity in public policy work, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland is proud to announce that Yanet Amanuel has been appointed Director of Public Policy for the ACLU of Maryland.

Wrap Up: More Work Must Be Done to Center Racial Justice in Marijuana Legalization

Progress Made to Establish Community Repair and Reinvestment Fund