Hearings

Events

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • two people walking and holding a large sign that reads: now is our time to dismantle racism

    Racial Equity Hearing

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Join us at the public hearing to discuss the Racial Equity legislation and ensure that county policies are made with attention to racial equity impacts.

  • two people walking and holding a large sign that reads: now is our time to dismantle racism

    Racial Equity Hearing 2

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Join us at the public hearing to discuss the Racial Equity legislation and ensure that county policies are made with attention to racial equity impacts.

  • two people walking and holding a large sign that reads: now is our time to dismantle racism

    Racial Equity Policy Work Session

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Join JUFJ at the Government Operations Committee Meeting to show support for Montgomery County's racial equity policy proposed by Council President Navarro.

  • head shot of marcus jones

    County Council Vote: Police Chief Confirmation

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Join JUFJ and allies at the County Council meeting as the council takes a vote on the confirmation of acting Police Chief Marcus Jones as Montgomery County Police Chief.

  • protesters holding signs reading none of us is free until all of us are free #blacklivesmatter #justiceforfreddie

    Informational Hearing on Mold in Housing

    Baltimore
    Baltimore City Hall     100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD

    Councilman Bill Henry passed a bill to call for an informational hearing for the purpose of discussing the potential dangers of mold in housing. Despite the major negative health impacts of mold, there is nothing in the housing code that addresses it. Join Baltimore Renters United to show the City Council how important this is to our city.

  • a photo of the wilson building

    Testify for Stronger Rent Control!

    DC
    The John A. Wilson Building     1350 Pennslyvania Ave NW, Washington, DC

    The Reclaim Rent Control campaign is calling for the DC Council to use the upcoming reauthorization of our rent control laws as an opportunity to strengthen rent control. We must protect the affordable housing we already have and drastically increase the number of tenants protected by rent control—two things the current law doesn’t do nearly well enough. Come tell your story to our city leaders.

  • two people walking and holding a large sign that reads: now is our time to dismantle racism

    Racial Equity Policy Work Session

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Join JUFJ at the Government Operations Committee Meeting to show support for Montgomery County's racial equity policy proposed by Council President Navarro.

  • two people walking and holding a large sign that reads: now is our time to dismantle racism

    County Council Final Vote: Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Join JUFJ and allies at the County Council meeting as the council takes a final vote on the Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy that will work to make our county and its government more equitable.

  • Senator Susan Lee and JUFJ leader Anita Lampel

    Montgomery County Delegation: Joint House and Senate Priorities Hearing

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Montgomery County's state representatives want to hear from their constituents as they prepare for the upcoming session. Join JUFJ as we share our vision for a more just Maryland with our Senators and Delegates!

  • woman testifying at moco public hearing

    County Council Final Vote: Police Advisory Commission

    Montgomery County
    Montgomery County Council Building     100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

    Join JUFJ and allies at the County Council meeting as the council takes a final vote on the Police Advisory Commission that will work to make our county police accountable to county residents.

  • Sign: No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants Are Welcome Here

    House Hearing: Trust Act

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building     6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Judiciary Committee needs to hear from you about why all Marylanders should be able to remain safe here in their home. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for HB0388, which prohibits police officers from coordinating with ICE without a warrant.

  • image of jail bars

    House Hearing: Expand the Vote

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building     6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Ways and Means Committee will have a hearing on HB568, which will increase voting access for incarcerated people across the state. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support of our Expand the Vote bill!

  • image of jail bars

    House Hearing: Juvenile Right to Counsel

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building     6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on HB624, to make sure that all young people who are interrogated have a lawyer present. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for this important juvenile justice bill.

  • image of jail bars

    House Hearing: Women’s Pre-Release

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building     6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Judiciary Committee will hear HB608, which will mandate the existence of a women's pre-release facility in Maryland. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support!

  • image of jail bars

    Senate Hearing: Juvenile Right to Counsel

    Maryland State
    Miller Senate Office Building     11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee is holding a hearing on SB593, to make sure that all young people who are interrogated have a lawyer present. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for this important juvenile justice bill.

  • Sign: A healthy workforce is a strong workforce.

    House Hearing: Paid Family and Medical Leave

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building     6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Economic Matters Committee is holding a hearing on HB839, the Time to Care Act, to provide paid family and medical leave for working Marylanders. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for this important worker justice bill.

  • image of jail bars

    House Hearing: Women’s Pre-Release Facility

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building     6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on HB828, to make sure incarcerated women have access to a pre-release facility to receive support. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for this important gender justice bill.

  • image of jail bars

    House Hearing: Women’s Pre-Release Programming

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building     6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on HB801, to provide pre-release support for incarcerated women. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for this important gender justice bill.

  • Sign: No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants Are Welcome Here

    House Hearing: Dignity, not Detention

    Maryland State
    Lowe House Office Building     6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD

    The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on HB677, to ban private immigration detention centers in Maryland. Sign up to testify or to help JUFJ pack the chamber and show our support for this important immigrant justice bill.