Maryland’s Legislative Session Puts Spotlight on Urgent Reforms for Juvenile Crime Laws
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — As Maryland’s legislative session approaches, the focus on juvenile crime law reform becomes increasingly urgent. The state, and particularly Baltimore City, has been grappling with a surge in juvenile crime, leaving lawmakers under intense scrutiny to address the issue. One tragic incident that highlights the need for reform is the mass shooting that occurred during the annual block party known as “Brooklyn Day” in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes neighborhood on July 2, 2023. Eighteen-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez lost her life in the shooting, yet none of the arrested teenagers have been charged. Krystal Gonzalez, … Read more