Press Releases

ACLU of Maryland Statement on House Passage of HB 814

The following is a statement from Yanet Amanuel, public policy director for the ACLU of Maryland, regarding House passage of HB 814.

ACLU of Maryland Statement on HB 814/SB 744; House Hearing Today

ACLU, Allies Supporting Effective, Restorative Solutions for Children in Need of Support

ACLU of Maryland Statement Opposing Bill to Reinstate Marijuana Odor Searches

ACLU, MCJPA Advocating to End Criminal Penalties for Marijuana

ACLU’s 2024 Legislative Priorities: Racial Justice Marijuana Reform, PAB Independent Investigatory Powers, Voting Rights, and Children’s Right to a Lawyer

The ACLU priorities for the 2024 Session of the General Assembly are removing criminal penalties for marijuana, enacting independent investigatory powers for Police Accountability Boards, passing a Maryland Voting Rights Act, and defending the right of children to a lawyer.

Anton Black Family and Justice Coalition Secure Settlement with Maryland Medical Examiner

Reforms Will Bring Greater Transparency and Accountability, in Memory of Eastern Shore Teenager Killed By Police

Teen Leaders, Local Advocates Launch National Youth Justice Action Month in Baltimore

Speakers highlight the importance of the Child Interrogation Protection Act, amid apparent increasing non-compliance by police.