Press Releases

Advocates Celebrate Passage of Second Look Act, Urge Continued Push for Justice

After years of tireless advocacy by families, formerly incarcerated people, and community leaders, the Maryland General Assembly has passed the Second Look Act (HB 853), providing a long-overdue pathway for sentence reconsideration grounded in rehabilitation, not retribution.

ACLU of Maryland and Advocates Urge Senate to Pass the Second Look Act (HB 853)

The ACLU of Maryland is calling on state legislators to vote in favor of the Maryland Second Look Act (HB 853)

ACLU of Maryland Statement in Support of CASA and the First Amendment

The ACLU of Maryland firmly supports CASA and their fundamental First Amendment right to issue statements of public concern in the public forum.
Issue Areas: Civil Rights

Declaración de ACLU de Maryland en apoyo de CASA y la Primera Enmienda

ACLU de Maryland apoya firmemente a CASA y su derecho fundamental de la Primera Enmienda a emitir declaraciones de preocupación pública en el foro público.
Issue Areas: Civil Rights

Prince George's Coalition Blasts County Council for Undemocratic, Secretive Police Accountability Board Process

"After meeting with Council staff last Thursday and being told the PAB bill was unlikely to be discussed this week, the Prince George's County Council scheduled a second hearing this morning on the Police Accountability Board legislation."

Wrap Up: More Work Must Be Done to Center Racial Justice in Marijuana Legalization

Progress Made to Establish Community Repair and Reinvestment Fund