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12 Latinx/e Changemakers from Maryland

This Latinx/e Heritage Month Hear About these Past and Present Changemakers

By Neydin Milián

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Life After a Second Chance Series Premiere (February 8, 2025)

We believe in restorative justice. That’s why our staff and partners have been working diligently to pass the Second Look Act. And we made a short film to explain why.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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15 Actions You Can Take to Celebrate Latinx/e Heritage Month

It's Latinx/e Heritage Month! We are kicking it off by giving you 15 ways you can celebrate it in a way that honors Latinx/e heritage.

By Neydin Milián

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month 2022.

Opinion – Maryland police reform is far from over

The Washington Post published this OpEd on September 2, 2022.

By Yanet Amanuel

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Coming Out of the Fog of the COVID Outbreak

Finding new ways to organize, assemble, protest, plan, and come together was eye opening. Our activism has persisted and evolved. Today, we wanted to reflect on it and take a peek at how each one of our departments has changed.

By Neydin Milián

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