We need you to send a message to your State Senator. It’s past time to transform our broken probation system from surveillance and punishment to a system that encourages support, guidance, and true rehabilitation.
Even in a public health emergency, the government must make every effort to protect the rights of Americans, especially those in our society who are most vulnerable. The ACLU of Delaware is watching closely to make sure that the government's response is scientifically justified and no more intrusive on civil liberties than absolutely necessary. Check back here to stay up-to-date on what we're doing to protect civil liberties in Delaware amid this rapidly-changing COVID-19 environment.
If you believe your rights have been violated and would like to receive our help, please fill out our online complaint form by clicking here.
Individuals with general questions about coronavirus, testing, or vaccination can call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 for deaf and hard of hearing. For those with specific health-related questions, email us at DPHCall@delaware.gov.
What you can do to mitigate the impact of COVID-19:
Wear a face covering in public
Maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet from others)
Practice good hand hygiene
Cough or sneeze into your elbow
Clean frequently used surfaces often
Don’t go to work if you are sick
Call your doctor about testing if you are experiencing symptoms
Maybe the tech industry tiger is changing its stripes. Or maybe the tech industry devil just glued a fake halo on top of its horns. The answer to that question all depends on whether they will insist on undermining students’ privacy as a condition of helping them.
We teamed up the Coalition for Smart Justice and the Campaign to End Debtor's Prisons to ask the courts to halt fines and fees through the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read the letter in full here.
All of us, even the young and healthy, are at risk of serious complications from COVID-19. But people in government custody are especially vulnerable to the devastating effects of an outbreak.