New Law, Technology Freshen Maryland’s Redistricting Process

WASHINGTON – It could drastically alter election results and affect who runs for public office

Baltimore Immigration Court Among the Best, But Flaws Remain

WASHINGTON – Madjaka Berthe was restless after spending most of the day in the Baltimore Immigration Court awaiting the final hearing for her asylum request to stay in the United States, where she has lived for 13 years

Somerset County, Baltimore City Schoolchildren Face State’s Highest Poverty Levels

WASHINGTON – More than one in four school-aged children in Somerset County and Baltimore City school districts live in poverty, the highest rates in the state, according to recently released census data

Advocates Say Supportive Pols Must Speak Up to Support DREAM

WASHINGTON – Politicians supporting the DREAM Act — a path to citizenship for immigrants who came to the U

Maryland’s Sikhs Disturbed by TSA Turban Screenings

WASHINGTON – Secondary airport screenings for passengers with headwear have left some of Maryland’s 8,000 Sikhs, whose religion requires men to wear turbans, feeling racially profiled and embarrassed

Oklahoma’s English-only Success Prompts Delegate’s Hope for Maryland Law

WASHINGTON – The success of an “official English” ballot measure in Oklahoma this month has sparked optimism in Baltimore County Delegate Pat McDonough, who year after year has introduced a similar initiative in Maryland only to see it fall short

Students Counter Church’s Veterans Day Protest

WASHINGTON – Three University of Maryland freshmen traveled to Washington, D

Maryland Looks for Improvement When Early Voting Starts on Friday

COLLEGE PARK – No matter what other reasons Kent County residents have for not voting early in this election, not many can say they didn’t know about it

U.N. Recognizes Power of Statistics

WASHINGTON – Those crime statistics in your county’s annual reports don’t compile themselves

Washington County Adds Jail Beds, Eyes ICE Program

WASHINGTON – Washington County stands to become the second Maryland jurisdiction to join a controversial immigration program when it completes its planned jail expansion next year