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Day of Action 2026
Join the ACLU of Maryland, and our partners for a Day of Action on Monday, February 16, to demand justice for our immigrant communities and the safety of ALL Marylanders. At the event you’ll meet other advocates and hear directly from our champions on our shared goals for this legislative session. Then, we’ll head to Lawyers Mall to rally together and amplify our demands for change and action!
This is your chance to raise your concerns and advocate for our urgent priorities, including passing SB 245 the bill to end 287g programs in Maryland. Let’s make sure our lawmakers hear us loud and clear!
Your leadership is crucial here. Be part of the movement to protect civil liberties in Maryland and RSVP today!
Celebrating Civil Liberties Moments During These Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is in full swing! But as you know, advocating for civil rights is a year-long job. Not only do we want to celebrate the many cultural and religious holidays that occur worldwide during these winter months, but we also want to celebrate some civil liberties moments that occurred during past holiday seasons. We like to think of these civil liberties victories as gifts and these civil rights fights as moments in time that inspire celebration and reflection.
Anton Black: Expectant Father, Aspiring Model and Actor, Former Champion Athlete
How his family and a coalition are suing those involved with the wrongful police killing of Anton Black
AMANUEL: Reimagining Policing to Save Black Lives
We remember Emanuel Oates, Anton Black, Leonard Shand, Korryn Gaines, Manuel Espina, William Green, Tyrone West, Christopher Brown, Gary Hopkins Jr., Robert White, Finan Berhe, Freddie Gray, and too many more. These are the names of just a few of the Black Marylanders killed by police.
By Yanet Amanuel
“Free the Vote” Documentary Blog Series Part 5: The Voices Leading the Fight
People Who Were Imprisoned Are Leading the Fight to Free the Vote
“Free the Vote” Documentary Blog Series Part 4: Voting is a Human Right
The Vote Cannot Be Chained Down
“Free the Vote” Documentary Blog Series Part 3: Voting and Incarceration
Connecting Voting to Incarceration is Dangerous and Racist
“Free the Vote” Documentary Blog Series Part 2: The Present
The Fight to Free the Vote is Still Not Over
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