Research & Publications

Publication
Mar 28, 2024
A group of advocates stand together at a press conference in Annapolis to call on the Maryland General Assembly to pass the Second Look Act (SB 123)
  • Legal Justice System|
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Pass the Maryland Second Look Act – Press Conference Highlights

The Maryland General Assembly must pass SB 132 before the end of session. Lives and futures depend on it. Watch highlights from the press conference calling for legislators to pass the Maryland Second Look Act.
Publication
Mar 25, 2024
Bradford v. Maryland State Board of Education - Frequently Asked Questions. Collage of image from related court hearings and advocacy events in Annapolis. Logos for ACLU of Maryland and Legal Defense Fund.
  • Education Funding|
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bradford v. Maryland State Board of Education

Answers to many of your frequently asked questions about the Bradford v. Maryland State Board of Education lawsuit to ensure students attending Baltimore City Public Schools receive the education they are guaranteed by the state constitution.
Publication
Mar 20, 2024
Alex Bailey - Maryland Second Look Act - Testimony
  • Legal Justice System|
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Alexandra Bailey - Maryland Second Look Act Testimony (SB 123)

Alexandra Bailey testifies in support of the Maryland Second Look Act (SB 123).
Publication
Mar 18, 2024
Anthony Muhammad is a Black man speaking at a podium at a press conference in Annapolis in support of the Maryland Second Look Act. There is a group of advocates standing behind him.
  • Legal Justice System|
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Anthony Muhammad - Maryland Second Look Act Press Conference Remarks

The Maryland Second Look Act builds off of the Juvenile Restoration Act and allows individuals who have served at least 20 years, and have demonstrated their rehabilitation, the ability to have judges take a second look at their sentence.
Publication
Mar 14, 2024
A group of advocates hold a press conference in Lawyer's Mall in front of the state house. They are calling on the Governor to veto the juvenile justice bill unless fact-based changes are made.
  • Children's Rights|
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A Call for Governor Moore to Veto the Juvenile Justice Bill if Fact-Based Change Isn't Made

Press Conference Highlights (March 14, 2024) - When it comes to public safety, what’s best for our children is what's best for all Marylanders. Take action with the Maryland Youth Justice Coalition.
Publication
Mar 1, 2024
Group of advocates and directly impacted Marylanders take a group photo at in the legislative office building in Annapolis.
  • Children's Rights|
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Day of Action: Justice for Children & Incarcerated Marylanders

Publication
Feb 8, 2024
No Data that Stops & Searches for Alleged Smell of Marijuana is Effective Tool in Seizing Guns
  • Racial Justice|
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MPIA Requests Confirm – There is No Data Connecting Gun Seizures to Marijuana Smell Stops and Searches

There is no data that police stopping and searching people for the allege smell of marijuana is an effective tool in seizing guns.
Publication
Jan 10, 2024
Group of advocates gather in front of the Montgomery County Circuit Courthouse at a press conference to defend Anton's Law. There is a person at a podium and about 20 advocates holding banners and signs.
  • Police Practices|
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Montgomery County Enables Fraternal Order of Police Attack on Anton's Law - David Rocah Statement

Publication
Dec 15, 2023
Group of Black voting rights advocates in front of a courthouse in Federalsburg, Maryland. Free State Liberties newsletter, Winter 2024.
  • Voting Rights and Elections|
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Free State Liberties - Winter 2024

Winter 2024 issue of Free State Liberties, the newsletter by the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland and the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Maryland.