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February 2, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Wilkins, Acevero Introduce Bills Proposing Elimination of School Resource Officers

Two State Delegates, representing Montgomery County residents, are introducing legislation in the Maryland House of Delegates aimed at reimagining police in public schools across Maryland. The two bills propose eliminating law enforcement officers in schools and redirecting the funds to mental health services. Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (District 20) is introducing the Counselors Not Cops Act […]

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May 21, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Immigrants’ Rights Group Objects to County’s Funding Proposal

An immigrants’ rights organization that was in line to receive a Montgomery County grant to provide legal representation to residents who face deportation has rejected changes to the proposal and doesn’t want the money. “Not as it stands right now,” said Claudia Cubas, litigation director at Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, on Monday. “If they […]

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December 5, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

CAIR Holds Vigil Against Gun Violence at Silver Spring Mosque (PHOTOS)

Faith leaders and local residents gathered at the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring for a candlelight vigil against gun violence on Friday. In light of the recent tragic shootings in San Bernardino, California, The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) partnered with various faith leaders from Maryland to remember the victims and condemn acts of […]

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