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Anton’s Law, Other Police Reform Laws Go Into Effect in Maryland

by William J. Ford October 1, 2021December 21, 2021

Several police-reform laws in Maryland go into effect Friday that criminal justice advocates say will increase accountability and transparency.

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Maryland Senate OKs Raft of Police-Reform Bills

by William J. Ford March 3, 2021December 21, 2021

Md. Senate Introduces Package of Police Reform Bills

by William J. Ford February 26, 2021December 21, 2021

ACEVERO: When Pain is the Prerequisite for Progress

by WI Guest Author September 16, 2020December 21, 2021

Advocates speak on behalf of Anton's Law. (WI Photo)

Md. Lawmaker’s Bill Calls for Transparency in Police-Involved Deaths

by WI Guest Author February 26, 2019October 31, 2020

**FILE** A demonstrator holds a sign during the trial of Police Officer William Porter at Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse on December 16, 2015. (Molly Riley/AFP/Getty Images)

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Marylanders Say Race Relations Worsening: Poll

by William J. Ford February 18, 2019October 31, 2020

**FILE** Brandon Jackson, brother of Anton Black, and Janell Black, Anton's mother outside the town council meeting in Greensboro Md where a decision was made on whether to place an officer on administrative leave who was involved in the death of a black teenager, Anton Black The photo is of the dead teens' older brother and mother standing outside the town hall last Thursday night waiting for the decision. January 3, 2019 on the porch of the Greensboro Town Hall on Main Street in Greensboro, MD (Photo by Courtland Milloy/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Brandon Jackson, Brother of Teen Killed in Police Custody, Found Dead

by WI Guest Author February 2, 2019October 31, 2020

Family of Teen Who Died in Police Custody Calls for Federal Investigation

by WI Guest Author January 29, 2019October 31, 2020

ACLU Requests Body-Cam Footage in Teen’s Death

by WI Guest Author January 23, 2019October 31, 2020

Officer Involved in Death of Black Teen Placed on Leave

by WI Guest Author January 11, 2019October 31, 2020