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FreeState Justice, ACLU Reach Settlement with Talbot County Public Schools for Max Brennan, who was Prevented from Using the Boys’ Restrooms and Locker Rooms Because He is Transgender FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2018 Contact:        ...

Join us for our annual Dine Out for Justice fundraiser at Gertrude’s Restaurant on Thursday, June 28. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to FreeState. Call (410) 889-3399 to make your reservation today!...Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   June 4th, 2018   Contact: Jennifer L. Kent, Managing Attorney, FreeState Justice, jkent@freestate-justice.org 410-625-5428 ext. 13. Baltimore, MD — Today, the Supreme Court affirmed a fundamental principle of American democracy: that discrimination against LGBTQ Americans...

FreeState Justice relies on its pro bono panel to help serve the LGBTQ community. Through its tireless efforts, the Pro Bono Panel has provided hundreds of hours of free legal services to further our mission of...

At today’s bill signing ceremony, Governor Hogan joined the General Assembly in supporting LGBTQ+ youth across Maryland by signing into law the Ending Youth Homelessness Act and a statewide ban on the debunked and harmful practice...

Maryland is very close to banning the discredited and harmful practice of conversion therapy on minors! This legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed S.B.1028, the Youth Mental Health Protection Act.  The bill now heads to...

LGBTQ+ voices were heard in Annapolis this year.  Due to the hard work of advocates, partner organizations, and legislators, our community claimed two large victories in the 2018 General Assembly session. With the passage of the...

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(L to R) HRC Legislative Counsel Xavier Persad, Delegate Anne Kaiser, Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Delegate Luke Clippinger, Delegate Mary Washington, Delegate Bonnie Cullison, Senator Rich Madaleno, FreeState Justice Executive Director Mark Procopio Today, legislation protecting LGBTQ...

Yesterday, the Maryland State Senate passed a bill that would ban the discredited and harmful practice of conversion therapy in our state. The bill now goes to the Maryland House of Delegates for consideration.  If passed,...