News & Commentary
Opinion – Invest in children, don't criminalize them
Here at the ACLU of Maryland, we wholly embrace and support efforts to help kids be safe, but curfews have repeatedly been shown to be ineffective in making kids safer or less likely to get in trouble.
By Jared Schablein
How We Fundraise to Further Racial Justice
Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) is a movement grounded in equity and brings principles of racial, social, and economic justice into our development plan. CCF calls for a shift in our mindset.
By Jenny Trust, Neydin Milián
The Road to Marijuana Legalization: Timeline So Far
What do you need to know now that it seems clear legal recreational marijuana is coming to Maryland?
By Yanet Amanuel, Neydin Milián
Know the Facts about the Racist, Anti-Immigrant 287(g) Program
Immigrants' rights are more important now than ever. And one pressing issue on the minds of many in Maryland is that the 287(g) program continues to plague us.
By Neydin Milián
Children Won’t Just Get Candy While Trick Or Treatin’, They’ll Get New Legal Protections This Month Too
It’s that time again. Spooky season. But there are new laws taking effect this month that are definitely NOT spooky. And, they’re great news for children in Maryland too!
By Neydin Milián
31 Songs for 31 Festive Days of Latinx/e Heritage
This Latinx/e Heritage Month "Poder de la Cultura" playlist includes songs that tie into our work at the ACLU of Maryland and the rest are just classics and good vibes.
By Neydin Milián, Lorena Magdalena Diaz, Jay Jimenez, Sergio España
Montgomery County is violating the spirit of Anton’s Law (Opinion)
The Sept. 20 editorial “Honor — and follow — Anton’s Law” was correct that Maryland police should provide the transparency that Anton’s Law requires.
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