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News · MD

Prosecutor flags capacity as Maryland changes youth rules

Public safety

A prosecutor is raising capacity concerns as Maryland changes rules for charging young people.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 30, 2026

News · MD

Wrongfully convicted man sues Baltimore Police

Public safety

The civil case asks a court to consider police responsibility connected to a wrongful conviction.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 19, 2026

News · MD

Board member sues Baltimore mayor over removal policy

Public safety

A police accountability board member has taken Baltimore’s mayor to court in a dispute over the city’s policy for removing members.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 15, 2026