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The Truth About the Community Trust Act: Myths vs. Facts

Ending 287(g) was a critical victory. But it didn’t end all cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE in Maryland. Every day, local police and jail staff informally collaborate with ICE, funneling Maryland residents from correctional facilities into federal immigration custody. The Community Trust Act is about drawing a clear line between criminal law enforcement and civil immigration enforcement.
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ACLU of Maryland's Advocacy in the 2026 General Assembly

ACLU of Maryland's advocacy and priorities in the 2026 Legislative Session
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2025 Annual Report

Together with directly impacted communities and other partners across Maryland, we WILL defend our democracy and each other.
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Know Your Rights: Interacting with ICE in the DMV

In the DMV, where daily life crosses jurisdictional boundaries, immigration enforcement functions as a regional force. Families in this region often live in one jurisdiction, work in another, and rely on schools and hospitals, and public services spread across both state and district borders. But your rights do NOT change when you cross these borders.

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Apr 29, 2026

ACLU of Maryland Condemns Supreme Court’s Gutting of the Voting Rights Act, Calls on States to Act

The ACLU of Maryland condemns today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively dismantles one of the most critical remaining protections of the Voting Rights Act.

Apr 14, 2026

Woman Wrongly Jailed for Months Based on Faulty Facial Recognition Technology Demands Apology from Maryland Police Departments

In the letters sent by the ACLU, Kimberlee Williams also lays out the reforms needed to help ensure this never happens to someone else

Apr 14, 2026

ACLU Maryland Sues Somerset County School Board for Blocking Access to Public Information

Lawsuit alleges school board is illegally hiding information about book censorship, superintendent's firing, and taxpayer-funded expenditures

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ACLU of Maryland 2026 Legislative Session Recap & Town Hall

You made the difference during this year's legislative session. And that's why we need you at this virtual town hall.

Join us on Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m., to debrief what we accomplished, what could have gone better, and where we go from here.

You'll hear directly from ACLU of Maryland's policy team and community leaders.

Bring your questions, bring your joy, and bring your concerns as we prepare to reflect, connect, and build towards the next legislative session.

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