The year 2025 was marked by historic firsts, social movements and major political and economic events. From the election of the first Black mayor in Omaha, Neb. to the longest federal shutdown in history, the Target boycott and funding for historically Black colleges and universities, the year left a lasting impact on communities across the United States and around the world.
Tag: Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown
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New legislation would create commission to review and assess racial disparities in criminal justice
State Del. Charlotte A. Crutchfield (D-Md.-19) is sponsoring legislation that would establish a commission to study racial disparities in Maryland’s criminal justice system.
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Baltimore sues Glock over ‘easily’ convertible pistols
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown have filed a lawsuit against Glock, alleging that the company’s easily convertible pistols have contributed to the proliferation of illegal machine guns and the rising rate of gun violence in Maryland.
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Maryland announces civil lawsuit in case involving demands of sex for rent
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has filed a civil lawsuit against a landlord and his company, alleging gender-based housing discrimination involving sexual harassment and demands to exchange sex for rent.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.
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Six indicted in connection to organized crime spree involving carjackings
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, alongside Baltimore City officials, announced the indictments of six individuals in connection with 80-plus crimes, including participation in a criminal gang, murder and armed carjacking in Baltimore. “We do not tolerate the reckless behavior that plagued our streets and changed innocent lives forever,” […]