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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!
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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