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Police Killings in Maryland and Beyond
After a series of police killings in Maryland, and the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, concern about police practices has dramatically increased. The ACLU of Maryland is continuing its long tradition of addressing police misconduct, racial profiling, and militarization, as well as empowering people to know their rights when interacting with police.
'Nowhere to Live Safe': Moving to Peace and Safety
Read the full opinion editorial on Rooflines.
Harris: Tone-deaf in his district and D.C.
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris stepped outside of his jurisdiction and ignored the opinion of Washington, D.C. residents when he tried used his power to undermine D.C.'s new marijuana decriminalization law. And he did so even though the public is clearly in favor of reform and despite the fact that decriminalization would help address the large racial disparities in arrests for marijuana possession.
Lifting the Voices of Housing Voucher Holders
My organization, the Maryland ACLU, recently helped launch a new website, www.housingmobility.org. Who needs another housing website? In fact, yes, there is a need.
By Barbara Samuels
Crownsville: A piece of Maryland history that shouldn't be forgotten
In honor of Black History Month, the ACLU of Maryland and other coalition partners want to ensure that the victims of unconscionable treatment at Crownsville State Hospital are not forgotten.
Maryland top of the class in movement to end zero-tolerance school discipline
By Jessica Clark, ACLU of Maryland
Justin Bieber? What about all the other immigrants detained & deported for lesser charges?
In case you missed it, Justin Bieber is in trouble with the law -- for late-night drag racing in Miami Beach, Florida. His arrest sparked so much national outrage from his supporters that #FreeBieber began trending on Twitter.
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