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.
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.
Hundreds of first responders went into action within moments of the Key Bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River on March 26.
Postseason means a new season, a clean slate, for each team.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure on Thursday to rebuild Baltimore's historic but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control.
Severe weather threat has diminished across the area, but more showers are expected tonight through Friday.
Early voting in Maryland has closed, and now, we are just days away from Primary Election Day.
Hundreds of first responders went into action within moments of the Key Bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River on March 26.
The lawyers representing former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby say she should not have to serve prison time, according to new court filings.
Tensions are rising at Johns Hopkins University as pro-Palestine protesters remain despite repeated pleas from university administration for the encampment to end.
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital says it reacted quickly following a cyberattack on its computer systems that forced the facility to stop admitting new patients to the emergency room.
Severe weather threat has diminished across the area, but more showers are expected tonight through Friday.
It wasn't clear last week how much Vignarajah would have to return due to the wording of Baltimore's public financing law,
The botched rollout of the new FAFSA form has resulted in a significant drop in completion rates, leaving many students uncertain about their college plans and financial aid.
Engineers are rigging explosives to refloat the Dali, a cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River since March when it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
Island Quizine is opening a new location in Window Mill - with a delicious Caribbean food palette.
Bridget Greaney from 2Betties talks about their delicious yet healthy snack.
Tim Prudente and Stokely Baksh uncovered a Baltimore love scandal from the 1920s.
The Waterfront Partnership is offering free outdoor fitness classes for its Waterfront Wellness program.
WJZ was joined by Amy Radion to learn about the Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Outreach Program at Sinai hospital.
Postseason means a new season, a clean slate, for each team.
Craig Kimbrel was still in position to secure his ninth save of the season for the Baltimore Orioles and 426th of his career after he threw a fastball down the middle to Eddie Rosario.
Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6.
Baltimore Ravens fans will soon know which teams we'll play when. The entire NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
Johns Hopkins practiced on Wednesday, getting ready for Friday's match against Fairfield at Yale.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
It wasn't clear last week how much Vignarajah would have to return due to the wording of Baltimore's public financing law,
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
Dozens of community members attended the event at St. Frances Academy.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Severe weather threat has diminished across the area, but more showers are expected tonight through Friday.
Derek Beasley has your Thursday evening forecast (5/9/2024)
Right now, it appears the best chance for severe storms will be south of Baltimore across far southern Maryland and the Lower Eastern Shore.
Stormy Thursday prompts WJZ Alert Day
ALERT DAY issued Thursday for possibility of severe storms
Nick's Law signed, bringing stricter boating safety to Maryland waters
Maryland voters are casting their last-minute ballots for early voting
WJZ sports director Mark Viviano has more.
All Asian improv group takes the stage in Baltimore
SEED School of Maryland graduating class have eyes on the future