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The FreeState Justice office is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although in-person intakes are closed, staff will be available for intake appointments over the phone. To schedule a phone intake, request an intake through our...

The FreeState Justice annual Jazz Brunch has been scheduled for September 12th, 2020!  We have partnered with Bar Vasquez to host a memorable occasion with food, and open bar, and talented musicians. Join us for a...

Action Alert! We need your help to support critical legislation that protects LGBTQ students in public schools across Maryland. Email or call members of the Ways and Means Committee to show your support, and contact your...

On February 11th, MAP released Mapping LGBTQ Equality: 2010 to 2020, a new report that offers a fresh perspective on the current legal status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people and tallies nearly...

  FreeState Justice is proud and honored to support and serve LGBTQ people across the state of Maryland. Our efforts to advance state policies that promote LGBTQ equality and provide legal services to those in the...

*** Update: March 13, 2020 **** FreeState Justice is currently closed for in-person intakes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff will be available for intake appointments over the phone. To schedule a phone intake, call 410-625-5428....

Join FreeState Justice for a lobbying day in Annapolis, to speak directly with legislators to make sure we have their full support for equality, equity, and justice in Maryland. Thursday, January 30 from 9:30 am to...

The Human Rights Campaign has released its 2019 Municipal Equality Report. This report evaluates the inclusivity and equity of laws, policies, and services to LGBTQ people. It evaluates cities and metro areas across the country, including...

What does it mean to be free? FreeState Justice is proud to present 8 powerhouse LGBTQ storytellers giving us their takes on the theme FREEDOM. Some will make you laugh, some will touch your heart, all...

As of October 1, 2019, Marylanders will be able to choose the gender on their driver’s licenses and state-issued ID cards without providing a court order or other documentation, and, in a first for the state,...