Criminal Justice

Maryland should join the 26 other states who have ended the racist practice of automatically charging youth as adults – we must pass the Youth Equity and Safety Act. Fill in your information [...]

Our ancestors fought against injustice, and we are called to follow their example. Let’s continue building a Maryland that works for us all.

We are committed to showing up for our communities and our neighbors, to reject fear and division, and to continue building a Maryland that works for us all.

Thanks to everyone who helped make our Maryland Statewide Kickoff a success! Now, dive into further action for the 2022 legislative session.

The Maryland General Assembly has adjourned for the year. See what we accomplished, where we experienced setbacks, and how we can continue to bring more equity and justice to our region moving forward.

Crossover Day has passed. Now it's time to assess where our bills are, and how we can bring more equity and justice to our region by the end of the General Assembly session.

Judaism has many values that support the passage of a paid family and medical leave law.

It is our sacred duty to treat children lovingly and humanely and doing so makes them healthier adults. Despite this, children do not have many rights in our society and here in Maryland we are [...]

The evidence is clear: sending children to courts designed for adults is harmful for children, detrimental to public safety, and grossly inefficient.

JUFJers have finished their pre-session legislator meetings!