The University of Maryland Environmental Law Clinic has been fighting to preserve Maryland’s environment on behalf of citizens for years. Most recently, the law clinic has been investigating massive factory farms that contaminate waterways. In retaliation, these factory farms, led by Perdue Chicken, are pushing the Maryland General Assembly to take away funding for the law clinic. Read more in the Baltimore Sun.

The University of Maryland is one of the largest pro-bono law firms in Maryland and represents clients from all over the state, including CCAN. This move could seriously undermine its ability to continue its vital work.

The Maryland General Assembly will be voting on this provision soon as part of the larger budget.

Ask your state legislator to take a stand against big polluters by keeping the University of Maryland Law Clinic’s funding.