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In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted January 25, 2022

MDGA22 Pre-Session Legislator Meetings Wrap Up

JUFJers have finished their pre-session legislator meetings!

By Sam Baltimore

In Action Alerts, Annapolis Action Alerts, Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, COVID-19, Immigration, Maryland State, Montgomery County, MD

Posted January 11, 2022

ANNAPOLIS ACTION ALERT: support immigrants facing deportation

As Jews and as human beings, we are obligated to make sure that those of us who were not born in our community are as safe as those of us who were. But many Maryland immigrants are not safe. Tell [...]

By Rianna Lloyd

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted December 13, 2021

Maryland General Assembly Special Legislative Session 2021: Wrap Up

The Maryland General Assembly's special legislative session has ended, and we have great news!

By Rianna Lloyd

In #TestimonyTuesday, Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted November 16, 2021

#TestimonyTuesday: Evan Serpick – Baltimore City State Delegation

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

By Rianna Lloyd

In #TestimonyTuesday, Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted November 9, 2021

#TestimonyTuesday: Carol Stern – Montgomery County State Delegation

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

By Rianna Lloyd

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted October 19, 2021

We’ve had the Maryland Kickoff and now we’re off and running!

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

By Sam Baltimore

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Education, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability

Posted September 14, 2021

Reflection: Intersession Interest Sessions

Although I try to stay informed about state and local politics, I have often felt as though I was missing the sort of nuts-and-bolts knowledge needed to be as effective in taking action as I [...]

By Joseph Gelula

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Police Accountability

Posted June 8, 2021

Reflections from the Maryland Post-Session Town Halls

These meetings are both a time for legislators to present what they feel they have accomplished and an opportunity for constituents to build relationships with our representatives. I hope you [...]

By Rianna Lloyd

In Annapolis Immigrant Justice, Baltimore, MD, Criminal Justice, Immigration, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Police Accountability

Posted April 14, 2021

2021 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session: Wrap Up

The 2021 Maryland General Assembly has adjourned "Sine Die." Now it's time to assess what we won, where we experienced setbacks, and how we can continue to bring more equity and justice to our [...]