In recognition of her strong leadership, proven advocacy record, and commitment to centering race equity in public policy work, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland is proud to announce that Yanet Amanuel has been appointed Director of Public Policy for the ACLU of Maryland.

Progress Made to Establish Community Repair and Reinvestment Fund

The 100+ organization MCJPA coalition sounds the alarm and issues a statewide call to action to demand community participation and independent investigatory powers are fully implemented under the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 (HB 670).

Federal Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby entered a ruling in NAACP v. Baltimore County that accepts the County Council’s remedial redistricting plan.

A group of twenty-seven Maryland-based groups sent an open letter to Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones to demonstrate their united support for a racial justice-centered approach to legalizing marijuana in our Maryland.

Mayor Scott is Weakening Police Accountability in Baltimore by Opposing Support of SB441/HB991

On the day of the Senate Finance Committee hearing for Senate Bill 692, the Cannabis Legalization and Reparations for the War on Drugs Act, the ACLU released new poll data showing that racial justice provisions to repair harm done from war on drugs strengthens support for marijuana legalization.

The Maryland Alliance for Racial Equity in Education (MAREE) issued the following statement after the governor reversed his decision to cut $125 M of education effort adjustment dollars in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City.