The ACLU of Maryland’s Know Your Rights program informs Marylanders of their rights so they can make informed decisions, be good witnesses when violations occur, and know their options for taking action. The ACLU has plenty of resources available below, including information about your rights in police encounters, immigrants’ rights, students’ rights, the right to vote, and more.
The ACLU of Maryland cannot offer Know Your Rights trainings, legal advice, or direct legal information at this time; however, we remain focused on stronger and well-defended civil rights and liberties to dismantle systemic oppression.
For immigration enforcement & detention, please see the resources on our Find Legal Help webpage. For urgent ICE raids, call CASA de Maryland’s raid tipline: 1.888.214.6016. For urgent immigration detention issues, call Amica Center's detention hotline: 202.331.3329.
You should report less urgent tips on immigration enforcement or detention using our Immigrants’ Defense Tip Form.*
For other law enforcement resources, please see the linked KYR information below and our Police Self-Advocacy Toolkit resource.
You should report non-urgent tips on civil rights violations you experienced or witnessed in Maryland using our Civil Rights Tip Form.*
You may also find information about other organizations or lawyers who may advocate for or represent you on our Find Legal Help page.
* Please do not rely on our tip forms to find a lawyer. We will review the information provided to understand legal threats and develop strategies – including possible cases – but we are unable to respond or assist in most cases. To find a lawyer, please consider the referral resources on our Find Legal Help linked above.
