Economic justice is a civil right. The ACLU of Delaware fights to protect some of society's most economically vulnerable residents, including low-income students, homeless people, and low-paid workers seeking equitable working conditions and living wages.
Learn more about our work below.
In Delaware, 86% of landlords have legal representation in court eviction proceedings, but only 2% of renters have representation. Delaware has an opportunity to level the playing field by securing the right to representation for eviction defense statewide. The Delaware Right to Representation for Eviction Defense Campaign (DE RTR) is working to make that opportunity into law.
All of Delaware’s students deserve a safe, equitable, and proficient education, regardless of their zip code – but Delaware has a long way to go before we achieve equity in education. Addressing inequity at the roots of the issues can help us make that vision a reality.
