


Maryland Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 26, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House would legalize marijuana despite federal prohibition. Del. Jazz Lewis (D – Prince George) introduced House Bill 32 (HB32) on Jan 6. The bill would not only legalize personal use of...
Maryland Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Limit Warrantless Aerial Surveillance
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 20, 2021) – On Tuesday, a Maryland House committee held a hearing on a bill to prohibit “persistent aerial surveillance” in the state. Passage of the bill would not only protect privacy in Maryland; it would also hinder the...
Maryland Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 12, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House would create a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity”...