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Crime & Parody

Delaware Humanities presents “Crime & Parody” at the Wilmington International Film Festival Join us for a special afternoon of cinema and conversation in celebration of the humanities. We’re proud to present the award-winning, feature-length documentary "Crime & Parody" directed by Will Thwaites. Following the screening, stay for a Q&A panel with local leaders and scholars as they discuss the themes and topics addressed in the film. Hosted in Wilmington's independent arthouse cinema, Theatre N, this screening will also serve as a fundraiser with 75% of proceeds from ticket sales going to support Delaware Humanities. Admission is $15 per person and space is limited. Registration is required. Presented by Delaware Humanities in partnership with the Wilmington International Film Festival (WIFF), this screening event is being held in honor of Arts & Humanities Month.

Oct 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM (ET)

News & Commentary

collage of ICE agents handcuffing and detaining a person alongside a homemade protest sign that says, "Families Belong Together."

ICE Operations Harm Delaware Communities: Insights From a Community Health Worker

by Adriana Viveros-Sosa, community health worker and business owner

Publication | Report

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Delaware Statewide Issues Survey Results (2026)

The results highlight pressing issues for Delawareans ahead of the 2026 elections. Survey 160 fielded a statewide dual-mode survey of the Delaware general population, measuring attitudes on fifteen policy statements spanning policing and surveillance, immigration enforcement, voting and elections, and marriage and public education.

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How to Vote in Delaware's 2026 Primary Elections

DVRC's voter resource guide for the September 15 Primary Elections.

Press Releases

Sep 21, 2026

DVRC Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Permanent Absentee Voters

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the earlier decision from the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Sep 15, 2026

DE Legal & Civil Rights Orgs Submit Joint Amicus Brief in Permanent Absentee Voting Lawsuit

Today, the ACLU of Delaware (ACLU-DE), the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc (CLASI), the League of Women Voters of Delaware, and The Arc of Delaware submitted an amicus brief with the Delaware Supreme Court, urging the court to uphold permanent absentee voting laws ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections.

Sep 9, 2026

Delaware Becomes First State in the Nation to Enact Law Restricting Reverse-Keyword Warrants

The legislation signed into law today, HS 1 for HB 145 w/HA 1, prohibits law enforcement and courts from requesting, issuing, or enforcing reverse-keyword court orders and reverse-keyword requests, with limited exceptions.

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2026 Kandler Celebration

The people are marching, the people are loud, we’re done being silenced — and we will not bow!

The joy democracy-defenders feel when we are all in a room together is palpable. Help us to build that energy by sponsoring this year’s Kandler Celebration. As a community of activists, we do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone in our community who would like to join us in celebration of our mission and community initiatives. Every sponsorship allows us to welcome all community members to celebrate together because when we work together, we win together, and democracy needs us now.

Join us in celebrating our collective community action with an evening of hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an online silent auction to support civil liberties work in Delaware!

Each year, we remember Gerry Kandler, former president of ACLU Delaware, and honor those who exemplify his tireless commitment to the defense of all Delawareans’ civil liberties.

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