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Building a just society

We pursue systemic change for social justice, economic and race equity, and fundamental human rights.

Stories of Justice

Read how you’re taking action to build a just society in the PJC’s FY24 annual report

Together with clients, community members, partners, volunteers, and donors, we are advocating in the courts, before legislatures, and with government agencies to advance economic justice and racial equity in...

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Construction workers win unpaid wages and damages in longstanding case

After five years of fighting for their unpaid wages, eleven construction workers have scored a significant victory in a lawsuit against their employers.

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Legislative highlights: Caring for workers and patients

Care should be at the heart of our healthcare system and workplaces. But too often, these systems are set up in ways that undermine the well-being of patients and workers.

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Legislative highlights: Protecting the rights of incarcerated trans people

Trans people who are incarcerated in Maryland jails and prisons deserve safety, dignity, and respect. But the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services employs policies and practices that…

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Give youth a second chance: Amicus brief argues that courts should recognize developmental differences between youth and adults when considering reductions of sentences

Courts should account for the developmental differences between youth and adults when considering whether to reduce a person’s sentence.

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