ACLU Urges Harford County Schools Not To Ban Students From Walkout
The superintendent of Harford County Public Schools announced last week that students would not be allowed to walk out of school on March 14.
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The superintendent of Harford County Public Schools announced last week that students would not be allowed to walk out of school on March 14.
An immigrant teen in federal custody who was seeking an abortion over the Trump administration's objections had the procedure Wednesday after a U.S. appeals court ruled in her favor, her lawyers said.
Metro has settled a lawsuit over how transit police interact with juveniles after a girl alleged excessive force by an officer.
Maryland's highest court has agreed to hear a case involving the state's public records law and whether it requires state police to turn over records involving a trooper who used a racial slur.
The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing the Baltimore Police Department of using invasive surveillance technology.
The ACLU calls attention to the Baltimore Police Department's use of "stop and frisk" after records show the tactic isn't getting the results you'd expect.
The American Civil Liberties Union says a state senator is seeking to limit local police involvement in immigration enforcement.
Annmarie Chiarini's long-distance boyfriend was goading her to pose nude. The pictures would be for his eyes only, Chiarini recalls him saying, because she was so beautiful and because he missed her so much.
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would allow law enforcement officials to obtain location records from mobile devices without a search warran
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to send legislation that would make English the official language of the county to a public hearing.
Many police departments have cameras to record you. Now, a civil rights group says you should be able to turn the cameras on police without fear.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland is renewing its call for explanations about criminal history database searches of people on an enemies list of Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold.
Silence from the Anne Arundel County police chief and county executive has not stopped the American Civil Liberties Union from pushing for critical information in the John Leopold case. They now represent more political figures whose information may have been illegally accessed.
Baltimore police launch an investigation into a cell phone video that shows officers threatening to arrest a man who was recording them.
Baltimore Police delete video of a controversial arrest at the Preakness from a man's cell phone. Now, he's suing and he's got a powerful new ally.
The state of Maryland is paying $60,000 to resolve a lawsuit that established that state prison inmates have the same right to public records as anyone else.
Caught on tape. It seems like everyone's got a camera and when police make an arrest there's a good chance someone's recording.
The arrest of an artist at the Inner Harbor is sparking a debate about free speech.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland is threatening to sue Baltimore police over their actions at last year's Preakness Stakes, where a man says officers took his cell phone and deleted his personal videos after he tried to videotape officers during their encounter with a female friend.
Opponents of the Dream Act gathered last-minute signatures on a petition to put in-state tuition for undocumented students on the ballot next year.
The American Civil Liberties Union is stepping into a dispute over same-sex spousal privilege in a western Maryland domestic-assault case.
Maryland's prison agency said Wednesday it will no longer ask prospective correctional officers for the keys to their social media accounts after the American Civil Liberties Union complained that requiring job applicants to divulge Facebook usernames and passwords violates privacy laws.
Praying for better grades. That's what happened inside a Baltimore City school and now legal experts say it violated the separation of church and state.
Government lawyers are defending tactics that have been used in a criminal investigation of leaks of secret documents by the WikiLeaks website.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced $14.5 million in new federal highway safety grants that he says can help prevent crashes and save lives across the state.
The Anne Arundel County government reported a widespread telephone outage on Monday, but said its 911 service remains available.
Maryland's Appellate Court rejected on Monday a request by Baltimore City to pause legal proceedings in an ongoing dispute with the city's Inspector General Isabel Cumming.
The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to those responsible for the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl in Dorchester County.
Two Baltimore City public schools have a reason to celebrate as they have been recognized in America's Healthiest Schools program.
The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to those responsible for the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl in Dorchester County.
A shooting outside an assisted living facility in Anne Arundel County left one woman dead. Police later found the suspect dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joined other city officials Monday in announcing a proposal to create a new emergency call and response agency designed to ease strain on the city's 911 system.
Two Baltimore City public schools have a reason to celebrate as they have been recognized in America's Healthiest Schools program.
Maryland's Appellate Court rejected on Monday a request by Baltimore City to pause legal proceedings in an ongoing dispute with the city's Inspector General Isabel Cumming.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore County native, is retiring from his current role with NASA and transitioning to the agency's emeritus status.
Scouting America sets goal of recruiting 2,000 new scouts this year
Rob Hair, Superintendent & CEO, joins to talk about the annual community celebration and the importance of bringing awareness to adaptive sports and activities.
WJZ is live in Southwest Baltimore with Chef Joseph Burton learning about their weekly chicken pot pie offer that customers can pre-order for pickup.
Maryland-native Duane Saunders Jr. joins us in studio to talk about his new company Waesse, LLC and how he was hired to make a video that is now on display at The Met in New York City.
Rohini Gupta joins us with a few book titles perfect for the upcoming fall season.
The Baltimore Ravens could reportedly be without rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane for several weeks after he fractured his wrist during Sunday's 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Jesse Minter couldn't have asked for much more out of his debut as coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solo home run among his four hits, George Springer and Kazuma Okamoto also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Sunday.
Derrick Henry ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens opened the 2026 season with a dominating 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Baltimore's new professional women's basketball team has announced its official name and logo.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Community members in Frederick, Maryland say there is a new level of fear after witnessing last week's clash between protesters and ICE agents.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
The prettiest stretch of weather in months has begun in Maryland.
WJZ-TV meteorlogist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Cooler and sunnier weather on Monday in Maryland
Cooler, sunnier weather to start week in Maryland
Light rain is moving out of Maryland on Sunday.
Scouting America sets goal of recruiting 2,000 new scouts this year
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced a proposal to create a new emergency call and response agency designed to ease strain on the city's 911 system.
Rob Hair, Superintendent & CEO, joins to talk about the annual community celebration and the importance of bringing awareness to adaptive sports and activities.
WJZ is live in Southwest Baltimore with Chef Joseph Burton learning about their weekly chicken pot pie offer that customers can pre-order for pickup.
Maryland-native Duane Saunders Jr. joins us in studio to talk about his new company Waesse, LLC and how he was hired to make a video that is now on display at The Met in New York City.