Why Does Maryland Keep Releasing Violent Offenders? And Why Don’t Domestic Violence Victims Matter?
By Michael Phillips Maryland is facing a crisis—one that lawmakers, judges, and bail commissioners never seem to take...
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The Gatekeepers No One Elected: How Maryland’s District Court Commissioners Shape Justice Before a Judge Ever Looks
Maryland’s justice system runs on a 24/7 hinge: District Court commissioners. These are not judges and, by law, they...
Baltimore County Daycare Owner Released After Prison Term: A Stark Reminder of How Our Justice System Fails Families and Children
By Michael Phillips On June 26, 2025, a Baltimore County daycare owner was released from prison after serving time for...