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Free State Liberties - Summer 2025

Summer 2025 issue of Free State Liberties, the newsletter by the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland and the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Maryland.

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Press Conference in Wicomico County
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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|
  • +3 Issues

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|
  • +4 Issues

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|
  • +3 Issues

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.
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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|
  • +3 Issues

Montgomery County Enables Fraternal Order of Police Attack on Anton's Law - David Rocah Statement

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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|
  • +5 Issues

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.
Publication
Dec 13, 2023
We Show Up. Background is a picture of a protest with person with a raised fist. There are seven photos of ACLU of Maryland staff members who speak in the video.

We Show Up

For over 90 years, we've been showing up for Marylanders. As 2023 comes to a close, we wish you and those you cherish renewed hope, health, and determination in 2024.
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Dec 7, 2023
Wicomico Voting Rights Lawsuit Press Conference, December 7, 2023. Group of Black advocates and allies are gathered in front of a Wicomico County office building where they hold a press conference to annouce a voting rights lawsuit.
  • Voting Rights and Elections|
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Wicomico County Voting Rights Press Conference Highlights

Wicomico County has a long and disgraceful history of discrimination against Black residents, evident in pervasive segregation, overt racial polarization throughout the community, and unequal access to education, employment, housing, and government services based on race.
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Oct 26, 2023
Brandy James is a Black woman who was recently elected to serve in the Federalsburg government. She is wearing glasses and has her hair. There is a Black man wearing a gray suit on her left and a Black woman with natural curly hair on her right.
  • Voting Rights and Elections|
  • +1 Issue

The Federalsburg Election: History 200 Years in the Making

For 200 years, the town of Federalsburg on Maryland's Eastern Shore has never had a Black elected official. However, all of that changed on a rainy Tuesday evening on September 26, 2023.