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Statewide Teach In: How We End Maryland Collusion with ICE
We ended 287(g). So what’s next?
Join our teach-in to break down the Community Trust Act, why ending ICE collusion protects our neighbors and public safety, and how we keep the pressure on our legislators. We’ll hear from guest speakers and leave space for Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask your burning questions!
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See you there!
Opinion: Interrogation of Children Should Be Part of Police Reform Discussion
Typically, a child can let you know what kind of pizza to order for dinner and what flavor of soda to go with it. But if that child is put in a cold dark room with three law enforcement officers to be questioned about a robbery or murder that they have no knowledge of, there must be an adult in the room to protect the child’s best interest before they answer questions in a way that could change their life forever.
By Justin Nalley
Education Equity Blueprint for Maryland’s Future bill (Afro News)
Our children deserve to dream big, but they need resources to back them up.
By Frank Patinella
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
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