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Mar 8, 2021

Press Release: ACLU of Delaware Calls for Repeal of Panhandling Statute

We, along with National Homelessness Law Center (NHLC) and other community advocates sent a letter to members of the House Judiciary Committee today, asking them to consider repeal of laws that criminalize...

We, along with National Homelessness Law Center (NHLC) and other community advocates sent a letter to members of the House Judiciary Committee today, asking them to consider repeal of laws that criminalize...

Person sitting on ground with cardboard sign that says "Seeking Human Kindness."
Person sitting on ground with cardboard sign that says "Seeking Human Kindness."
Feb 25, 2021

Press Release: Second Agreement Reached in County Track of Public Schools Litigation

We are excited to announce another resolution has been reached, this time with Kent County, in the public schools litigation.

We are excited to announce another resolution has been reached, this time with Kent County, in the public schools litigation.

Delaware public schools litigation update: Kent resolution
Delaware public schools litigation update: Kent resolution
Feb 24, 2021

ACLU-DE Sends Letter to Wilmington PD Chief Tracy on Blocking Market Street from Protests

We sent a letter to Wilmington Police Department’s (WPD) Chief Tracy demanding that WPD cease its practice of preventing protesters from accessing Market Street.

By Dwayne J. Bensing

We sent a letter to Wilmington Police Department’s (WPD) Chief Tracy demanding that WPD cease its practice of preventing protesters from accessing Market Street.

By Dwayne J. Bensing
Person at a protest holds "Black Lives Matter" sign as they stand facing two Wilmington PD vehicles.
Person at a protest holds "Black Lives Matter" sign as they stand facing two Wilmington PD vehicles.
Feb 18, 2021

We're Joining the Do More 24 Delaware Giving Day This Year!

This year, the ACLU of Delaware is prioritizing voting rights, education equity, justice reform, and systemic equality. Join us in the fight to protect and expand civil rights and liberties in Delaware!

By Melissa Bryson

This year, the ACLU of Delaware is prioritizing voting rights, education equity, justice reform, and systemic equality. Join us in the fight to protect and expand civil rights and liberties in Delaware!

By Melissa Bryson
With hopeful hearts and open eyes we look ahead, prepared to tackle anything that comes our way. Join us as we Do More this year.
With hopeful hearts and open eyes we look ahead, prepared to tackle anything that comes our way. Join us as we Do More this year.
Feb 3, 2021

How We're Celebrating Black History Month in 2021

During Black History Month, we must remember that a future of justice and equity requires dialogue and action. That's why this year, we will also celebrate Black futures: highlighting the lessons of the...

During Black History Month, we must remember that a future of justice and equity requires dialogue and action. That's why this year, we will also celebrate Black futures: highlighting the lessons of the...

Black History Month
Black History Month
Jan 29, 2021

Press Release: Agreement Reached in County Track of Public Schools Litigation

WILMINGTON—The ACLU of Delaware, Arnold & Porter, and Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) along with their clients Delawareans for Educational Opportunity and the NAACP of Delaware, are excited to...

WILMINGTON—The ACLU of Delaware, Arnold & Porter, and Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) along with their clients Delawareans for Educational Opportunity and the NAACP of Delaware, are excited to...

Delaware public schools litigation update: NCC resolution
Delaware public schools litigation update: NCC resolution