Press Releases

New ACLU Report Chronicling Racism, Abuse, and Violence of 287 (g) Partners Names Maryland Sheriffs, Including Frederick County Sheriff

Frederick, Harford, and Cecil Counties continue the 287(g) program, a program marked by racism, xenophobia, and anti-immigrant bias
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

El informe de ACLU describe el racismo, el abuso y la violencia de los socios del programa 287g y el informe nombra a los alguaciles de Maryland, incluido el alguacil del condado de Frederick

Los condados de Frederick, Harford y Cecil continúan con el programa 287(g), un programa conocido por su racismo, xenofobia y prejuicio contra los inmigrantes
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Yanet Amanuel Appointed Public Policy Director for ACLU of Maryland

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.

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

Progress Made to Establish Community Repair and Reinvestment Fund

Coalition Sounds Alarm As PAB Bills Undermine Accountability to Communities Across State

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).

Statement on Court Ruling in Baltimore County Redistricting Case

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

27 MD-Based Groups to GA Leaders: We Are United for Racial Justice Centered Marijuana Legalization

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.

Attorney General: Legal Objections to Strengthening Baltimore’s Civilian Review Board Unfounded

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

New Poll: Racial Justice Provisions to Repair Harm from "War on Drugs" Strengthen Support for Marijuana Legalization

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.