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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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You Have the Right to Record Police Actions
The news is filled with reports of citizen journalists being arrested or having their cell phones taken after recording police encounters. Now, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has weighed in and the message to law enforcement is clear: the First Amendment protects the right to record police performing their duties in public.
Bi-Partisan Criminal Reform Efforts Take Root in Maryland
Cross posted from the Just Policy Blog
Maryland Passes Nation's First Social Media Privacy Protection Bill
Cross-posted from the ACLU Blog of Rights
ACLU thrilled by historic House vote for marriage equality bill
On Friday, the Maryland House of Delegates voted in favor of House Bill 438, the Civil Marriage Protection Act, which allows committed gay and lesbian couples to marry in the state. The measure, which is a cornerstone of Governor Martin O'Malley's legislative agenda this year, now moves to the Senate, where it cleared the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee late last month.
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