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Jul 12, 2022

Join us in Protecting our Democracy – Become an Election Protection Volunteer

Voting Rights

The stakes are high in elections this year all over the country – even right here in Delaware. This election season, help us ensure that eligible Delawareans can vote safely and securely and that every vote...

By Meera Devotta

The stakes are high in elections this year all over the country – even right here in Delaware. This election season, help us ensure that eligible Delawareans can vote safely and securely and that every vote...

By Meera Devotta
Photo of two people wearing masks and dropping ballots in ballot boxes.
Photo of two people wearing masks and dropping ballots in ballot boxes.
Jul 8, 2022

Introducing our Development Strategist, Rachael!

The ACLU of Delaware is excited to introduce our newest team member, Rachael Mead!

Rachael joined the ACLU of Delaware in May 2022 as a Development Strategist. Originally from Florida, she has spent...

The ACLU of Delaware is excited to introduce our newest team member, Rachael Mead!

Rachael joined the ACLU of Delaware in May 2022 as a Development Strategist. Originally from Florida, she has spent...

Headshot of Rachael against a plant wall.
Headshot of Rachael against a plant wall.
Jul 6, 2022

2022 Legislative Recap: Civil Liberties Wins and the Fight Ahead

In the midst of a troubled national political and judicial landscape, Delaware made historic legislative progress this year – and we couldn’t have done it without the support of civil liberties advocates...

By Javonne Rich, LCSW, Mike Brickner

In the midst of a troubled national political and judicial landscape, Delaware made historic legislative progress this year – and we couldn’t have done it without the support of civil liberties advocates...

By Javonne Rich, LCSW, Mike Brickner
Graphic with a blue-tinted background of Delaware's Legislative Hall. Red and dark blue text reads, 2022 legislative recap.
Graphic with a blue-tinted background of Delaware's Legislative Hall. Red and dark blue text reads, 2022 legislative recap.
Jun 28, 2022

Commentary: Delaware Democrats Fail to Live Up to Promises to Black and Brown People

This commentary is contributed by Charlotte King of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, and co-signed by Mike Brickner, ACLU-DE.

This commentary is contributed by Charlotte King of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, and co-signed by Mike Brickner, ACLU-DE.

Housing is a human right repeated over five lines.
Housing is a human right repeated over five lines.
Jun 24, 2022

With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?

Reproductive Freedom
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.
Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.
Jun 24, 2022

Our Statement on the SCOTUS Dobbs Decision

Reproductive Freedom

Delaware’s protections around abortion access have just become even more critical — not only for Delawareans seeking abortion care, but for anyone who cannot obtain a legal abortion in their own state. 

By Mike Brickner

Delaware’s protections around abortion access have just become even more critical — not only for Delawareans seeking abortion care, but for anyone who cannot obtain a legal abortion in their own state. 

By Mike Brickner
A protestor holding a sign saying, "We Won't Go Back."
A protestor holding a sign saying, "We Won't Go Back."