Immigrants risk being deported when pleading guilty. But state law may soon change.
The bill was introduced and passed out of the Senate in 2020, but failed to progress after the pandemic ended the 2020 session.
UMD grad students, faculty testify for collective bargaining rights across USM
Collective bargaining rights would allow graduate assistants to unionize and negotiate working conditions such as hours, pay and leave.
Maryland lawmakers, advocates push for ban on unregistered ghost guns
Prince George’s County police officers seized only one ghost gun in 2016. Last year, the department recovered 264.
Proposed Maryland bill would restrict biometric information collection
If the bill passes, individuals could sue companies for misusing their biometric information.
UMD works to revamp privacy policy
A state bill that passed last year prompted the latest extended privacy policy proposal.
Maryland Gov. Hogan signs Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act into law
The bill boosts health precautions for student-athletes in the University System of Maryland.
Maryland General Assembly approves $71 million in funding for UMD infrastructure projects
The legislature also approved $3.5 million in funding for public health programs.
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned this week. Here’s what you need to know.
These are the bills you should know about.
MGA passes state bill that would add student oversight to fee allocation at USM schools
“This is an incredible step towards showing that we can take action, we can make ourselves involved,” Ben Baitman said.
UMD is no longer partnering with ICE. Maryland needs to follow suit.
Student activists need to be involved in the fight against ICE in the Maryland General Assembly.