The ACLU of Maryland works to protect the civil rights and individual liberties enshrined in the U.S. and Maryland Constitutions. Their mission is built to ensure that those who have historically been denied their rights are afforded the same protections as everyone else, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, incarcerated individuals, and Maryland natives. The ACLU of Maryland works in the courts to ensure that your constitutional rights are being defended and protected, and your civil liberties are expanded. They specialize in impact litigation, legislative advocacy and education. The ACLU of Maryland educates legislators about ACLU of Maryland positions, drafts legislation on priority issues, lobbies and testifies on bills affecting civil liberties, work in coalition, and are newly tapping into Maryland's grassroots power to push for positive change and take on defensive battles in the community. Individuals can contact the ACLU Maryland chapter to discuss ongoing campaigns or potential assistance in litigation pertaining to the denial of constitutional rights.