A guide to help Marylanders protect their civil rights and understand state law was released amid shifting federal policies, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown.
The 37-page book, called “Know Your Rights: A Guide to Understanding and Protecting Your Rights,” includes information about handling discrimination and the rights of people with disabilities, migrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Protecting civil rights in Maryland
The guide was created by the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) in an effort to combat misinformation.
The Civil Rights Division includes lawyers and investigators who look into potential civil rights violations and search for solutions that could include policy changes, restitution or penalties…