Join JUFJ to watch the House Judiciary Committee as they hear testimony on Anton's law (HB120), use of force policies (HB139), and repealing LEOBR (HB151). The hearing starts at 1:30 PM, but we don't know the exact time bills will be heard. Sign up to get an email notification when the bills are up next on the committee's agenda.
The Montgomery County Executive's Reimagining Public Safety Task Force is hosting a forum to discuss its report on the future of policing in the County. Join the Montgomery County Defund Police and Invest in Community Campaign as we engage with the public forum! We'll meet on zoom at 5:30 PM to discuss the Task Force's report before the 6:00 PM forum.
Join JUFJ to watch the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee as they hear testimony on the Dignity not Detention Act (SB478). The hearing starts at 1:00 PM, but we don't know the exact time bills will be heard. Sign up to get an email notification when the bill is next on the committee's agenda.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland for a call at 8:00 PM to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. If you're new to JUFJ or want to schmooze and catch up with fellow members, join at 7:30 PM.
Join JUFJ's Montgomery County Housing Team as we watch the Public Hearing for two upcoming pieces of legislation that seek to address our County's affordable housing crisis. We'll meet at 7 PM to discuss background information on the legislation, and the hearing will begin at 7:30.
Join JUFJ to watch the House Judiciary Committee as they hear testimony on the Local Control (HB1027). The hearing starts at 1:30 PM, but we don't know the exact time bills will be heard. Sign up to get an email notification when the bill is next on the committee's agenda.
Join JUFJ to watch the House Economic Matters Committee as they hear testimony on the Time to Care Act of 2021 (HB375). The hearing starts at 1:30 PM, please plan to join then.
Join JUFJ to watch the House Judiciary Committee as they hear testimony on Right to Counsel (HB018), Rent Court Reform (HB052), and the COVID-19 Eviction and Housing Relief Act (HB1312). The hearing starts at 1:30 PM, but we don't know the exact time bills will be heard. Sign up to get an email notification when the bill(s) are next on the committee's agenda.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns, as well as the Maryland statewide campaigns that need local attention, and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
JUFJ and the Under 3 DC Coalition are teaming up to host a budget engagement forum WATCH PARTY - join us Thursday, February 18, 5:45-7:30 PM via ZOOM! RSVP NOW!
Join the first meeting of JUFJ’s Tax and Budget Working Group on Sunday, February 21 from 4:30-6:00 PM to learn more about how we can leverage our collective power to create a more equitable budget and make sure everyone is paying their fair share.
Join Renters United Maryland's lobby night for the 2021 Maryland General Assembly session. There will be a prep session with attendees and then, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, we will hear stories from Marylanders about housing instability before and during the pandemic, and learn about how RUM's Housing Justice legislative package can help. From 8:00 to 9:00 PM, we will divide up into breakout rooms by county so you can meet with your state legislators to ask them questions and encourage them to support this critical legislation.
Join the first meeting of JUFJ's Housing Security Working Group on Wednesday, February 24, 6:30-8:00 PM. We’ll talk about housing issues in DC, get to know other JUFJers, and gear up to work to reclaim rent control, prevent mass evictions, and fight for a budget that cares about getting and keeping people housed.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland for family-friendly Purim party with fun activities and opportunities to reach out to legislators.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland for a Purim social media party, when we will reach out to legislators and urge them to support our Annapolis priorities.
The Montgomery County Board of Education is hosting a public hearing about the removal of School Resource Officers (SROs) from Montgomery County Public Schools. Join the Montgomery County Defund Policing and Invest in Communities Coalition for a virtual watch party of the hearing!
Join JUFJ to watch the House Judiciary Committee as they hear testimony on Dignity not Detention (HB016), Maryland Trust Act (HB304), and Universal Representation (HB750). The hearing starts at 1:30 PM, but we don't know the exact time bills will be heard. Sign up to get an email notification when the bill(s) are next on the committee's agenda.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns, as well as the Maryland statewide campaigns that need local attention, and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
Join the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability for a march to demand that Maryland legislators pass Anton's Law, LEOBR repeal, use of force limits, SRO removal, and local control of Baltimore City Police Department.
The Montgomery County Council is hosting a public hearing about a bill that would allow for the continuation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program in Montgomery County Public Schools. Join the Montgomery County Defund Policing and Invest in Communities Coalition for a virtual watch party of the hearing!
