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FreeState Justice Celebrates Six Legislative Wins for LGBTQIA+ Marylanders
Baltimore, Md.— FreeState Justice (FSJ), that pushed for policies and laws that reduce harm to LGBTQ+ Marylanders during the state’s 2021 legislative session, celebrates the culmination of the organization’s impactful work as seven bills supporting LGBTQ+ Marylanders...
June 10, 2021
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Former Client, Parent Sheds Light on Fight for Son’s Trans Rights in School,
“The absolute joy on my son’s face when he got the news was one of the best moments of my life…. I don’t want him to be focused on defending his trans-ness.” – Angela Donovan (she/...
June 10, 2021
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Name Change Process Won’t Require Publication After October 1
Under a new law effective October 1, 2021, Maryland courts will be required to waive the publication requirement in name change cases upon motion by the petitioner. Currently, Maryland law requires individuals seeking a name change...
June 9, 2021
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6/10: Virtual Storytelling Night
FreeState Justice will present LGBTQ storytellers giving us their takes on what pride means to them. Some will make you laugh, some will touch your heart, all will make you see the world in a different...
June 1, 2021
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I lost almost everything, met a FreeState Justice lawyer;
Caption: Seth Canada (he/ him) in 2017 at a break stop on the last day of the “Confront White Supremacy March” from Charlottesville, Va. to Washington, DC, led by a transgender immigrant woman of color. “I...
April 30, 2021
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Passage of the “LGBTQ+ Panic” Bill by the Maryland Legislature
The National LGBT Bar Association and FreeState Justice celebrate the final passage of SB46 and HB231 banning the horrendous LGBTQ “panic” defense in Maryland, The Free State. We appreciate and thank our chief champions, Senator Clarence...
April 8, 2021
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MD 2021 Legislative Session Starts Wednesday, January 13 2021
The 2021 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session begins today! We want to share a few ways to get involved and stay informed as we fight for LGBTQIA+ policies this legislative session: Join FreeState Justice for a...
January 13, 2021
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Human Rights Campaign 2020 Municipal Equality Index Report
FreeState Justice is proud to serve LGBTQ people across the state of Maryland. Despite an abbreviated legislative session in 2020 due to COVID-19, our collective efforts contributed to the passing of five bills, such as legislation...
December 9, 2020
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The Meaning of this Year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance
This time of year is always tough for me, and each year feels like it compounds with the previous. 2020, though, really seemed to outdo itself, with the whole global pandemic and all. I’ve really had...
November 20, 2020
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Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
With votes still being counted in the 2020 election, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case that could determine the extent to which organizations can use religious freedom protections to discrimination against LGBTQ+...
November 4, 2020
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