Hold On, a Change Is Gonna Come: 2024 Election Reflection
As a person on the margins of mainstream America, what I know to be true is who you vote for is a direct reflection of who you are.
Defending civil rights and civil liberties in Maryland
Blogs
Between Two Worlds
Growing up in El Salvador was a beautiful experience. I cherish it deeply. Whenever I’m in the States, I find myself longing for those lazy afternoons, swinging in a hammock – my music in the air as I cool...
To the Dance Floor this Latine Heritage Month
Songs pull us through very tough times. The beautiful thing about our community is that even during the painful times, somehow our community can still sing and dance through it.
Press Releases
Civil Rights Organizations Defending Public Education for Baltimore City Schoolchildren Respond to Maryland Appellate Court’s Recent Ruling
On November 12, the Appellate Court of Maryland dismissed a lawsuit brought on behalf of families with children in Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPSS) challenging the State’s chronic failure to provide...
Nonpartisan Voting Rights Organizations Unite to Provide Hotlines, Resources, and Rides to the Polls
Everyone Votes Maryland and Expand the Ballot, Expand the Vote Coalition includes ACLU, Common Cause, NAACP, League of Women Voters, Disability Rights Maryland, League of Conservation Voters, Life After...
Federal Court Blocks University of Maryland’s Unconstitutional ‘Expressive Event’ Ban
ACLU, FIRE, and Knight Institute say decision is an important victory for students’ First Amendment rights
Your Rights While Protesting
Get information on your rights while protesting, when you encounter police at protests, and if you are not a U.S. citizen. Also find out where you can protest and where you need a permit.
In the courts
Our legal program works with state residents and partners to realize the promise of our Constitution and Bill of Rights, with a focus on using the courts to protect and expand the rights of Marylanders – especially those whose rights have not been respected in the past due to white supremacy ingrained in our justice system.
Defend Anton's Law in Montgomery County
Update: On February 24, 2023, Judge Karla Smith granted the right of the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability to intervene in the Montgomery County FOP lawsuit. The judge vacated Montgomery County’s agreement with the FOP to litigate the case in secret, saying it was improper.
