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Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

JUFJ's Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team is committed to dismantling systems that reinforce discrimination by demanding equitable treatment for marginalized and working-class communities. This state session we are advocating for legislation increasing trust and safety for our immigrant neighbors, limiting the use of solitary confinement, and defending and expanding bail reform. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD equal justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

House Hearing: Limiting Solitary Confinement

Maryland State
Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

The House Judiciary Committee needs to hear from you about why we support this bill! Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for HB1001 - Limiting Solitary Confinement for Juveniles, HB1002 - Limiting Direct Release, HB0745 - Limiting Solitary Confinement for Pregnant Inmates, and HB1029 - Limiting Solitary Confinement!

Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team Meeting

Maryland State

JUFJ's Equal Justice Under the Law Platform Team is committed to dismantling systems that reinforce discrimination by demanding equitable treatment for marginalized and working-class communities. This state session we are advocating for legislation increasing trust and safety for our immigrant neighbors, limiting the use of solitary confinement, and defending and expanding bail reform. Join JUFJ for a recap of our MD equal justice work so far, and to discuss next steps.

Community Response to Robert White Police Memo

Montgomery County
Christ Congregational Church 9525 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD

Please join us for Community Response rejecting the Montgomery County Police Department’s clearance of Itself in the killing of Robert White, an unarmed Black man, in Silver Spring on June 11, 2018.

“CHARM CITY” Documentary Screening and Discussion

Montgomery County
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD

Doors open at 6pm. Film will begin at 6:15pm. Snacks will be provided.

CHARM CITY delivers a candid portrait of citizens, police, community advocates, and government officials on the frontlines during three years of unparalleled, escalating violence in Baltimore. The film highlights the work of JUFJ partner Safe Streets, a community-based approach to ending street violence.

After the documentary there will be a panel discussion featuring Alex Long, a violence interrupter featured in the film, along with Montgomery County community advocates Brandy H. M. Brooks and Candace Kattar. Together they will reflect on the film and highlight actions we can take locally.

Montgomery County Community Forum on Policing

Montgomery County
Kennedy High School 1902 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD

As racist police practices make news in Montgomery County, we need to speak out about what we want from a new county police chief. Join County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Will Jawando for a forum to share our feedback on police policies and priorities.

Bill Introduction: Civilian Policing Advisory Commission

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ to support legislation being introduced in Rockville to make our county police accountable to county residents.

Hearing: Civilian Policing Advisory Commission

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ and allies at the Montgomery County Council hearing to help hold our county police accountable to the residents of our county.

Montgomery County Community Convening: Policing Reform

Montgomery County
Adat Shalom 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD

Policing issues in Montgomery County have been in the news on almost a daily basis. Join us to explore active campaigns for police accountability and transparency and concrete steps we can take to move toward real justice in our law enforcement.

Civilian Policing Advisory Commission Work Session

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ and our partners to let the County Council's Public Safety Committee know we want the strongest, most independent Civilian Policing Advisory Commission.

MoCo Stands With Immigrants Rally

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

The forces of racism and hatred have decided to organize in Montgomery County and show their support for ICE. Let's counteract their hatred with our determination to continue to build a community that rejects racism, xenophobia, and other forms of hate.

Baltimore Police Gag Orders Hearing

Baltimore
Baltimore City Hall 100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

Join JUFJ and allies at the first hearing of the bill to end the practice of forcing gag orders on survivors of police abuse.

Policing Reform Work Session

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ and allies at the Police Advisory Council Worksession to support amendments that will strengthen the Police Advisory Council legislation and make our county police accountable to county residents.

County Council Vote: Police Chief Confirmation

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ and allies at the County Council meeting as the council takes a vote on the confirmation of acting Police Chief Marcus Jones as Montgomery County Police Chief.

County Council Final Vote: Police Advisory Commission

Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Join JUFJ and allies at the County Council meeting as the council takes a final vote on the Police Advisory Commission that will work to make our county police accountable to county residents.

Testimony 101 (Video Training)

Maryland State

Join JUFJ and learn how to give testimony during the 2020 Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis.

Annapolis 101 (Video Training)

Maryland State

Join JUFJ and learn the basics of how the Maryland General Assembly functions in Annapolis, and the work JUFJ will be doing during the 2020 state session.

JUFJ Annapolis Team Call

Maryland State

JUFJ’s Maryland strategy teams meet on Wednesday evenings throughout the General Assembly’s legislative session. Join us!