News & Commentary
Latest Event
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!
Click HERE to send a message to your legislator!
See you there!
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.
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
Opinion – Maryland police reform is far from over
The Washington Post published this OpEd on September 2, 2022.
By Yanet Amanuel
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
Letter to Friends of Civil Liberties
We're furious and we know you are, too. Let's do something about it.
By Dana Vickers Shelley, Private: Homayra Ziad
Stay Informed
Sign up to be the first to hear about how to take action.
By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.
By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.