The Connection Newsletter

July 1, 2024 - 1:45pm

Throughout the year, our staff works tirelessly on a wide range of issues from legislation to litigation to community engagement—all with the goal of making Delaware a beacon for civil liberties. Connection is your opportunity to get a more in-depth look at what's happening in our office, in the community, and across the state!

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Highlights from our latest issue

The 153rd General Assembly: Major Wins & More Work Ahead

By: Meera Devotta, Campaign Communications Manager

The first leg of the153rd General Assembly has come to an end. Since January, we’ve been working hard on issues like immigrants’ rights, probation reform, and gender justice. Here’s a quick snapshot of what we accomplished, what is left to be done, and ways you can stay involved.

As we continue the fight in the second half of 2025 and prepare for the 2026 legislative session, we want to say thank you. Thank you for sending messages, showing up, and making your voice heard — our work is not possible without civil liberties advocates like you.

With your continued support, we’re more ready than ever to keep pushing forward to protect and expand civil liberties for all.

Read the full Legislative Recap

The Importance of Showing Up for Democracy

By: Shawn Coulter, ACLU-DE Volunteer

At the start of the summer — as ICE raids surged, Donald Trump’s stack of executive orders grew, and the courts were inundated with challenges — the ACLU of Delaware gathered the community. Mike Brickner, ACLU-DE executive director, and Kathy Jennings, Delaware’s attorney general, hosted a town hall on “Protecting the Rights of Delawareans and Saving Democracy.”

As a fellow community member, I ask that you please keep an eye out for these events. Even if you think the topic is not particularly relevant to you, I implore you to show up for even a few moments and get to know the people in your community and the spaces where important conversations are being held.

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Featured Event: 2025 Kandler Celebration

Thursday, October 23, 6 - 9 p.m. | Wilmington

Typically, we honor a few select Delawareans each year for their contributions to civil liberties. This year, on the 40th anniversary of the Kandler Celebration, we are making a big change: we are honoring EVERYONE!

And that's why this year we are making tickets to the Kandler Celebration free to everyone who wants to attend.

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Featured Event: Meet the Mission: ACLU Leadership Night

Tuesday, October 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Lewes

Join ACLU-DE staff, board, and community members for our Meet the Mission: ACLU Leadership Night featuring author and ACLU President Deborah Archer!

This gathering will provide a unique opportunity to connect with Deborah, gain insights into her recently released book Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Inequality, and engage in important discussions about how the ACLU is bracing itself for the challenges ahead.

Join the Host Committee to be part of an exclusive Meet & Greet Deborah Archer and our event host Ron Collins, author of Tragedy on Trial, the Story of the Infamous Emmett Till Murder Trial.

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