With immigrant communities, voting rights, trans justice, and more at risk, the ACLU is on the frontlines of the fight for freedom — and we need you with us.
That's why we're hosting a four-part weeks of action series to activiate Delawareans to speak out, show up, and take action to protect our civil rights and liberties. From phone-banking, to canvassing, to community events, and lobby days, each week will spotlight a key issue and give you the tools to make a real impact in our state. Help us meet this moment and make a stronger, more inclusive Delaware for all.
See the full weekly schedule of events below.
When registering, please select all events you are interested in attending. You will receive further details closer to the start of the week.
Thank you for taking part in a week of action dedicated to pushing back against Trump's anti-immigrant agenda and protecting the rights of immigrants in our communities.
Here's a quick recap:
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1,400+ messages have been sent to Governor Meyer urging him to issue an executive order to protect Delawarean's civil liberties;
- 300+ messages have been sent to state legislators urging them to say "YES" to a slate of pro-immigrant legislation pending in the General Assembly; and
- 900+ phone calls were made by our phone-banking volunteers encouraging Delawareans to contact Governor Meyer to demand immediate action.
Take Action
Right now a slate of legislation is pending in the Delaware General Assembly now that would protect immigrants and ensure they have the support, security, and opportunity to thrive. We need you to send a message to your state legislators urging them to say “YES” to protecting immigrant communities.
Victory: Camden officials rescind agreement with ICE
On May 6, we sounded the alarm that the Camden Police Department signed a 287(g) agreement with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). When we sounded the alarm, you heard the call and responded. To every person who took action, we say thank you.
Within the same day, Camden officials announced they rescinded their agreement with ICE due to the significant public outcry.
Open Letter: Immigrants Rights' Organizations Urge Action to Protect Immigrant Communities
Signees of the letter include: ACLU of Delaware, Delaware NAACP State Conference of Branches, Delaware Poor People's Campaign, Haitian Coalition of Delaware, Immigrant Justice Committee of New Castle Presbytery, Latin American Community Center, Latino Initiative on Restorative Justice, Network Delaware, New Castle Presbytery, Orgullo Delaware, Speak Out Against Hate, Votamos We Vote Coalition, Women's March Sussex
Op-Ed: Collective Action Worked to Stop ICE in Camden. Now Delaware Lawmakers Must Act.
We have shown our values by standing up for immigrant communities who were at risk under Camden’s 287(g) agreement. Now, we need our elected officials to reaffirm those values by banning these agreements statewide and passing legislation that will protect immigrant communities. This op-ed, authored by Maria Matos and Rony Baltazar-Lopez, was originaly published in Delaware Online.
Guest Blog: Vote for Immigrant Students and Families during Delaware’s May 13 School Board Elections
Our school boards play a powerful role in determining how Delaware schools will respond to these escalating attacks on immigrant students and families. Read our guest blog from the Latin American Community Center and visit VoteDelaware.org to learn more about the candidates running in your district and make a plan to vote for immigrant students and families during Delaware's school board elections on Tuesday, May 13.
Read the blog
Thank you for taking part in a week of action dedicated to protecting and expanding the right to vote for all Delawareans.
Here's a quick recap:
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750+ postcards have been collected and delivered to state legislators urging them to vote yes on Senate Bill 2, Senate Bill 3, and House Bill 88;
- 2300+ phone calls were made by our phone-banking volunteers encouraging Delawareans to contact Representative Mike Smith and Representative Kevin Hensley urging them to vote "YES" on Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 88;
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16 meetings with state legislators were held by Every Vote Counts volunteers during the Every Vote Counts Lobby Day to urge the passage of Senate Bill 2, Senate Bill 3, and House Bill 88; and
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15,500+ voters cast a ballot in Delaware's 2025 school board elections, a 176% increase from 2024.
Demand Accountability: 2025 School Board VoteDelaware Questionnaire Responses
During the 2025 school board election season, the ACLU of Delaware's voter information hub, VoteDelaware.org, featured candidate questionnaires to help voters learn more about where local and state candidates landed key issues like budget equity, health and safety, inclusion, and restorative discipline.
As newly elected school board members begin their terms, their responses will remain accessible right here. We must continue to hold our school board members accountable for campaign promises to protect Delaware's students, and make sure they remain committed to the values they pledged to fight for.
ICYMI: The SAVE Act Unpacked
The SAVE Act would block millions of eligible voters from participating in our democracy. It requires in-person citizenship documentation that would effectively end online and mail voter registration and exclude millions of eligible citizens from registering to vote if they don't have passports, access to their birth certificates, or if those documents do not reflect their name following a name change.
Our virtual lunch and learn conversation explored what's at stake for Delaware, and how Delawareans can help protect the right to vote.
SEND A MESSAGE to Delaware Senators
Take part in a week of action dedicated to creating a probation system that will lift people up and provide them the support they need to thrive.
Take Action
Over the past few years, Delaware has taken important strides forward on criminal justice reform, but there is still a major driver of incarceration harming thousands of Delawareans every day: our broken probation system. Sign the peititon to call for systemic change by signing the petition to urge state legislators to make probation reform the next focus of Delaware’s criminal justice reform efforts in 2025.
Take part in a week of action dedicated to ensuring every person can make about their own health, happiness, and safety.
Take Action
Lawmakers across the country are launching sweeping attacks on transgender people, particularly youth, stripping away their rights and dignity. Sign the petition now to urge Delaware lawmakers to pass legislation to shield providers from out-of-state actions and penalties to ensure trans people can access the healthcare they need without fear or barriers.
