Press Releases

ACLU Maryland, Allies to Testify in Annapolis to Ban Racial Profiling & Limit Federal Abuses by Law Enforcement in Maryland - SB 854/HB 1262

On Tuesday, February 24, advocates will provide testimony on a bill that would ban Marylanders from being racially profiled by law enforcement and limit federal abuses by federal agents escalated by the Trump Administration

ACLU Maryland Statement on Governor Moore Signing Emergency Legislation Banning Formal 287(g) Agreements in Maryland

Today, Maryland’s leaders showed courage. In the face of rising authoritarianism and a national agenda rooted in fear, our state chose values over intimidation and community over cruelty.

Advocates And Community Members Hold Emergency Rally for Immigrant Rights in State Capitol

Emergency rally & vigil urging lawmakers to pass legislation limiting state collaboration with federal immigration enforcement, arguing that increased policing and surveillance make communities less safe.

Federal Appeals Court to Hear High-Stakes Challenge to ICE “Bait and Switch” Tactic Targeting Maryland Immigrant Families

Oral arguments before United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in challenge to cruel ICE “Bait and Switch” entrapment tactic

ACLU Maryland Executive Director Statement on Fatal Shootings by Federal Agents in Minneapolis

We stand with the people of Minnesota. We stand with families who are grieving. And we stand with communities everywhere who are organizing, speaking out, and insisting that dignity, accountability, and justice are not optional.

ACLU of Maryland and Advocates Urge Court to Block Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Attack on Equity and Free Expression

Maryland Federal Court Already Blocked Executive Orders for Violating the First Amendment

Child Interrogation Protection Act Goes into Effect Saturday

After years of advocacy, the Child Interrogation Protection Act passed in 2022 and will go into effect this Saturday.