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Call to Action
FreeState Justice’s Response to the Dobbs Decision
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ended 50 years of bodily autonomy, stripping the right to freedom of choice over one’s body from millions of people. This right is essential in maintaining the individual liberty of...
June 28, 2022
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Pride flags are being banned and burned across Maryland
We at FreeState Justice were excited when the Maryland General Assembly finally passed the Inclusive Schools Act. A first in the nation, this legislation will require anti-discrimination protections for students in both public schools and publically-funded...
June 17, 2022
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2020 Legislative Session Update
Due to the public health crisis, the 2020 legislative session closed early and will tentatively reconvene in May. The abbreviated session meant that several of the bills we saw great momentum on did not make it...
March 24, 2020
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Jazz Brunch 2020
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...
March 9, 2020
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MARYLAND MAKES PROGRESS TO EXPAND LGBTQ RIGHTS IN 2019 STATE EQUALITY INDEX BY HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
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...
January 31, 2020
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The Fight for LGBTQ Justice is Not Over
FreeState Justice Executive Director Mark Procopio shares why the fight for LGBTQ justice in Maryland isn’t over. His OpEd can be found here. . No widget added yet....
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September 29, 2017
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FreeState Justice Condemns Trump’s Morning Twitter Attack on Transgender Service Members
This morning Donald Trump launched a full-fledged attack on the transgender service members who seek to dutifully serve our nation. Claiming “tremendous medical costs and disruption,” President Trump called for a ban on transgender people from “serving...
July 26, 2017
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FreeState Celebrates Asylum Victory for Our Clients Alex and Marvin
Baltimore, MD – July 4, 2017 – On this Fourth of July, FreeState Justice celebrates freedom. Alex and Marvin (pictured above) were recently granted asylum by the Department of Homeland Security. Alex and Marvin, immigrated to...
July 3, 2017
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