State Policy, Civil Rights, and the U.S. Constitution: Insights from Maryland State Senator William C. Smith, Jr.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:15:16 -0400

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Senator Smith will share insights from his leadership on key legislative issues shaping civil rights, criminal justice reform, and constitutional protections in Maryland. His work offers an important window into how state-level policymaking both reflects and shapes the principles of the U.S. Constitution in action.

You can find more information about the program and Senator Smith here.

This program marking Constitution Day, the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, is sponsored by UMBC's Institute of Politics in collaboration with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Center for Social Science Scholarship, and Department of Political Science.