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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Immigrant Teen At Center Of Abortion Case Has Procedure
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 Settles Lawsuit Over Transit Police Treatment Of Teens
Metro has settled a lawsuit over how transit police interact with juveniles after a girl alleged excessive force by an officer.
Md. High Court Takes Records Case Involving Racial Slur
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.
ACLU: Baltimore Police Uses 'Invasive' Surveillance Technology
The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing the Baltimore Police Department of using invasive surveillance technology.
ACLU Questions Baltimore Police's 'Stop & Frisk' Method
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.
Md. Bill Would Limit Local Immigration Policing
The American Civil Liberties Union says a state senator is seeking to limit local police involvement in immigration enforcement.
Revenge Porn Victims Press For New Laws
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.
ACLU Opposes Cell Phone Tracking Information Bill
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
Carroll Co. Takes Step Closer To Make English Official Language
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.
ACLU Seeks Policies Ensuring Right To Video Police
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.
ACLU Releases Documents On Background Searches
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.
ACLU Says AA Co. Executive's Number Of Potential Spying Victims Growing
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.
New Video Recording Of Baltimore City Police Making An Arrest Adds To Controversy
Baltimore police launch an investigation into a cell phone video that shows officers threatening to arrest a man who was recording them.
Justice Dept. Sides With Man Suing Baltimore Police In Recording Suit
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.
$60,000 Deal Ends Md. Inmate's Open-Records Case
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.
ACLU Suit Against Baltimore City Police Challenges Legality Of Public Recording
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.
Artist Arrested For Peddling At Inner Harbor Sparks Free Speech Debate
The arrest of an artist at the Inner Harbor is sparking a debate about free speech.
Man Threatens To Sue Police Over Deleted Videos
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 Immigrant Tuition Bill To Submit Petitions
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.
ACLU Joins Md. Same-Sex Spousal Privilege Dispute
The American Civil Liberties Union is stepping into a dispute over same-sex spousal privilege in a western Maryland domestic-assault case.
Social Media Rules Revised For Md. Prison Jobs
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.
Some Outraged Over Prayer Service Held Before Tests
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.
U.S. Government Defends Tactics In WikiLeaks Probe
Government lawyers are defending tactics that have been used in a criminal investigation of leaks of secret documents by the WikiLeaks website.
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Baltimore boxing club mourns featherweight boxer killed in mass shooting
Junior featherweight boxer Ernst Hall was killed during a mass shooting in West Baltimore on Thursday.
Friends, family of slain Baltimore teen hold vigil at park where he was shot
Last week, authorities in Texas arrested 23-year-old Roger Alexander Alvarado-Mendoza in connection with the fatal shooting.
Enoch Pratt Free Central Library kicks off Imagination Celebration with children's book decor
Kids and adults dropped their jaws in amazement Saturday as they looked around to see that the central library had been converted into a jungle out of a children's book.
Maryland celebrates Ramadan with 'welcome' event
In keeping with the holy month, the Maryland Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is celebrating a month of reflection with a welcome event.
Maryland Day celebrated with festivities in downtown Baltimore
Power Plant Live! had over 40 live bands and local food vendors and, of course, there will be local food favorites, like crab cakes and orange crushes.
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Baltimore homicide detectives arrest, charge roommate of man found dead in vehicle
Initially, missing persons detectives were attempting to find 22-year-old Jeffrey Brooks Jr., but then homicide detectives were asked to take over the investigation.
Maryland leaders question plan to treat contaminated wastewater in Dundalk
The Maryland Department of the Environment wants to assure the public that the plan to treat two million gallons of water contaminated by a train derailment in Palestine, Ohio, poses no danger to the state, but local leaders still have questions.
First Alert Forecast: Sunshine returns Sunday
Rain chances will wind down later today with sunshine returning Sunday.
Maryland Madness: Diamond Miller leads Maryland to Elite Eight
Amid happiness and on-court celebration for Maryland reaching the Elite Eight for the first time in eight years, Terps coach Brenda Frese took a few moments to smile and reflect how far her team has come in the past year.
Baltimore boxing club mourns featherweight boxer killed in mass shooting
Junior featherweight boxer Ernst Hall was killed during a mass shooting in West Baltimore on Thursday.
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Rock band Queen & Adam Lambert launching tour in Baltimore
Lambert, who rose to fame on American Idol in 2009, joined forces with the active members of Queen - Brian May and Roger Taylor - in 2011.
Gov. Moore's team projects optimism for his priorities as 'crossover' approaches
The Democratic governor's office believes that by the time the legislature adjourns in early April, they'll have passed more bills than recent governors did in their first year.
Man dies after February apartment fire in Cherry Hill
A woman died in the hospital three days after the fire, officials said. The identities of both victims have not been disclosed.
Moore says Maryland will defend reproductive rights amid abortion pill lawsuit in Texas
Anticipation is building in Texas as a federal judge gets ready to make a ruling that could potentially restrict access to a widely used abortion pill nationwide.
Nationwide manhunt for 'fugitive' ex-Hogan advisor Roy McGrath continues after trial no-show
The manhunt continues for Roy McGrath who once served as former Governor Larry Hogan's chief of staff.
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THB Bagelry & Deli Partners with LifeBridge Health to Celebrate Maryland Day
For the seventh year, the family-owned bagel shop will sell its Maryland flag-inspired bagels, which are colored black, red, white and yellow in honor of the Maryland State Flag.
We're celebrating National Cocktail Day with martinis by Bar Louie
True divas don't need an excuse to order up, and that's why Bar Louie is inviting guests to sip on the perfectly pink Diva Martini in celebration of National Cocktail Day on March 24!
Joanna Gleason, Patti White have details on the 11th Annual Annapolis Film Festival
Tony Award-winning actress Joanna Gleason and Festival Director Patti White have a packed slate for the festival
Several new restaurants are coming to Hampden
There are eight new restaurants coming to this North Baltimore neighborhood.
"Will Women of Maryland" Tells the stories of the many women spies from our state
"Will Women of Maryland" Tells the stories of the many women spies from our state
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Maryland Madness: Diamond Miller leads Maryland to Elite Eight
Amid happiness and on-court celebration for Maryland reaching the Elite Eight for the first time in eight years, Terps coach Brenda Frese took a few moments to smile and reflect how far her team has come in the past year.
Ravens agree to deal with WR Nelson Agholor
The team announced Friday that it had reached an agreement in principle with the 29-year-old, who caught 31 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns with the New England Patriots last season.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
Orioles name Kyle Gibson Opening Day starter
The Orioles announced Friday that pitcher Kyle Gibson will be the Opening Day starter when the team kicks off its 2023 season
Maryland on a roll heading into Sweet Sixteen
The Terrapins are on a roll and ready to keep the momentum going.
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Book released on ex-Hogan advisor Roy McGrath amid nationwide 'fugitive' search
As the nationwide wide search continues, a new book on McGrath was released Wednesday.
Maryland Senate debates funding shift to education in budget
The Maryland Senate debated a major funding shift in the state budget Wednesday that would set money aside for future K-12 education reforms, rejecting an amendment supported by Republicans that would have steered $300 million to help pay for tax relief for senior citizens.
Baltimore NAACP calls for city leaders to take action on fair housing compliance
The Baltimore NAACP is calling for City Council and Mayor Brandon Scott to take immediate action for fair housing compliance.
TikTok CEO faces intense questioning from House panel amid calls for ban
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
Maryland lawmakers reach crossover deadline in session
The Maryland General Assembly headed into the last three weeks of its annual legislative session on Monday, advancing legislation on its deadline known as "crossover day."
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Paddle boat cruise coming to Baltimore's Inner Harbor
If you find yourself in Annapolis the 'Naptown Tiki Club' will be located in Ego Alley.
Derek Beasley is WJZ's first Chief Meteorologist
Derek is a self-proclaimed weather geek and has always been fascinated with nature and science.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus stopping in Baltimore this year
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is stopping for three days in November at the newly renovated CFG Bank Arena.
National Aquarium returns 25 rehabilitated turtles home
Cold-stunning is a phenomenon in which sea turtles experience medical issues after extended exposure to cold water.
Baltimore artist adds dog stick library to Hampden salt box
The library includes notches to add sticks of all shapes and sizes, along with a couple of balls.
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Dollar Tree says it can't afford to sell eggs anymore
Dollar Tree says they will stop selling eggs at stores because the company can't make money offering them at flat prices.
How to get free pancakes at IHOP on Tuesday
Here's how you can score yourself a free breakfast on Tuesday.
'Pink Tax': Women paying more than men for the same products
Whether they've heard the term "pink tax" or not, most women have noticed their products cost more than men's.
Amazon to hire 150K workers for holidays, over 3K in Baltimore
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
Baltimore Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office restructured after study finds underutilization
The key findings of the study were released Wednesday before the Board of Estimates.
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$31.4M wagered at Maryland sportsbooks in first month of football season, officials say
More than $31 million was wagered at the state's seven sportsbooks in September during the first month of the NFL season and early part of the college football schedule.
Made in America is back, leaving US factories scrambling to find workers
US factories are humming, and manufacturers are scrambling to find workers as the pace of hiring hits levels not seen in decades.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore submits mobile sports betting application
According to the casino, the limited liability corporation formed for the license includes 40% women and minority membership.
Southwest Airlines attendants protest outside BWI Airport for better pay, working conditions
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
In letter to Biden, Hogan raises concerns about EV incentives he claims will hurt foreign automakers
Gov. Larry Hogan raised concerns about "well-intentioned but misguided provisions" in the Inflation Reduction Act he claims will damage foreign automakers in allied countries that produce some videos in America.
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California doctor and university student aim to save lives with CPR app
Ever since Buffalo Bills player Darmar Hamlin's life was saved on the field, there has been a push to get more people trained to learn how to perform CPR and how to use a defibrillator.
Moore says Maryland will defend reproductive rights amid abortion pill lawsuit in Texas
Anticipation is building in Texas as a federal judge gets ready to make a ruling that could potentially restrict access to a widely used abortion pill nationwide.
Baltimore's Pratt Library expands social impact programs to help customers
The expanded programs would provide resources for healthcare, substance abuse assistance and housing.
New FDA-approved nasal spray to treat migraine headaches hits shelves in July
Do you suffer from migraines? If you do, help is soon on the way.
Tips for surviving the Daylight Saving Time change
Residents of Hawaii, most of Arizona and the US territories in the Pacific and Caribbean don't follow the time change.
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Rock band Queen & Adam Lambert launching tour in Baltimore
Lambert, who rose to fame on American Idol in 2009, joined forces with the active members of Queen - Brian May and Roger Taylor - in 2011.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Sofia Coppola's daughter says she was grounded for trying to charter a helicopter to Maryland
Mars shared that her parents "don't want me to be a nepotism kid, but TikTok is not gonna make me famous, so it doesn't really matter."
Paddle boat cruise coming to Baltimore's Inner Harbor
If you find yourself in Annapolis the 'Naptown Tiki Club' will be located in Ego Alley.
'John Wick' stars honor late co-star Lance Reddick
Reddick, 60, died Friday in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist Mia Hansen said.
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First Alert Forecast: Rain winding down across the region
Mostly cloudy skies are expected for the rest of the day and it will remain mostly dry.
Derek Beasley has your Friday night forecast
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Friends, family of slain Baltimore teen hold vigil at park where he was shot
Last week, authorities in Texas arrested 23-year-old Roger Alexander Alvarado-Mendoza in connection with the fatal shooting.
Tim Williams has your Saturday evening forecast
Tim Williams has your Saturday evening forecast
Boxing club mourns featherweight boxer killed in mass shooting
Junior featherweight boxer Ernst Hall was killed during a mass shooting in West Baltimore on Thursday.
Maryland Day celebrations kick off in downtown Baltimore
Power Plant Live! has over 40 live bands and local food vendors and, of course, there will be local food favorites, like crab cakes and orange crushes.