Police Accountability

Read JUFJ's wrap up of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session!

The Freedom to Leave Act (Bill 2-24) will ban consent searches in Montgomery County. Please email each of your Councilmembers to ask for their support for the Freedom to Leave Act.

Read JUFJer Jerry's testimony on supporting The Freedom to Leave Act in Montgomery County.

JUFJer Heidi Rhodes testified in opposition to Bill 32-23, which would undermine police accountability and transparency in Montgomery County.

Take action with our partners in the Baltimore County Coalition for Police Accountability

JUFJer Heidi Rhodes testified in support of the STEP Act, which would reduce police involvement in traffic stops in Montgomery County.

The Maryland General Assembly has adjourned for the year. See what we accomplished, where we experienced setbacks, and how we can continue to bring more equity and justice to our region moving forward.

Nowhere are the values of our leaders more clearly stated than in the budget they produce and pass.

Rachel Franklin reflects on what she enjoyed and learned from participating in JUFJ's Purim Action in Baltimore City.

Crossover Day has passed. Now it's time to assess where our bills are, and how we can bring more equity and justice to our region by the end of the General Assembly session.