Litigation | ACLU Delaware

Aug 21, 2025

Kelly v. Delaware Department of Justice

Status: Filed

On August 21, 2025, the ACLU of Delaware filed an appeal after the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request concerning two activists who have reason to believe...

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Jun 6, 2025

Davis et al v. Neal et al

Status: Filed

Violence by correctional officers isn’t just a moral failing – it’s unconstitutional. People living in prisons have the constitutional right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment. We're fighting a...

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2024 CERT Raid, Vaughn Correctional Center

Jan 23, 2025

Vaughn CERT Raid

Status: Filed

On January 23, 2025 the ACLU of Delaware filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court of Delaware on behalf of six incarcerated individuals at the James T. Vaughn...

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Jan 3, 2025

Imam Mahmood Ahmad v. Kathleen Jennings, et. al.

Status: Filed

On June 21, 2024 the ACLU of Delaware filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Muslim Imam that has been unconstitutionally denied access to download and file death certificates and body transfer paperwork by the...

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Dec 23, 2024

The Delaware Call vs Dept. of Safety & Homeland Security

Status: Active

UPDATE: On December 23, 2024 the Superior Court of Delaware issued an opinion heavily in favor of The Delaware Call. DSP will be required to disclose the names, ranks, and salary...

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Dec 18, 2024

Shotwell v. DE Dept of Safety and Homeland Security

Status: Filed

As of December 18, 2024, the ACLU of Delaware is representing a client in his Third Circuit appeal, arguing that the Delaware State Police (DSP) have been relying on general warrants in violation of the...

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