Overview

• The Maryland Judiciary introduced a grant program to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) coordinator positions in three circuit courts.
• Applications for the grant are open until March 2024, with the selected courts to be announced in June 2025.
• DEI coordinators will advise on best practices, develop diversity-focused programs, and serve as community liaisons.
• Critics argue that DEI initiatives may detract from the focus on individual rights within the judiciary.
• The program reflects a broader trend of integrating DEI principles into judicial operations nationwide.