Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


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We The People

We The People

The ACLU of Delaware is committed to protecting the rights of all people – especially while the most vulnerable in our nation endure a near constant barrage on their rights. It is essential for advocates to unite in defense of our fundamental liberties, and we are glad for you to be in this movement with us.
Sep 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Event | In-Person
Justice Reform In Delaware - What You Need to Know Flyer

Justice Reform in Delaware: What You Need to Know

Are you passionate about fighting injustice in Delaware? Do you want to start making change in your community? If you're ready to dig into advocacy, join us for this community education event that will get you up to speed on some of the most pressing justice reform issues currently harming our state! You'll meet fellow advocates and hear from community members with real, lived experience in Delaware's justice system. Attendees will also be the first to know about upcoming opportunities to volunteer and advocate for reform.
Sep 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
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Graphic rendering of the statue of liberty to the right of text that reads "2026 KANDLER"

2026 Kandler Celebration

The people are marching, the people are loud, we’re done being silenced — and we will not bow! The joy democracy-defenders feel when we are all in a room together is palpable. Help us to build that energy by sponsoring this year’s Kandler Celebration. As a community of activists, we do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone in our community who would like to join us in celebration of our mission and community initiatives. Every sponsorship allows us to welcome all community members to celebrate together because when we work together, we win together, and democracy needs us now. Join us in celebrating our collective community action with an evening of hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an online silent auction to support civil liberties work in Delaware! Each year, we remember Gerry Kandler, former president of ACLU Delaware, and honor those who exemplify his tireless commitment to the defense of all Delawareans’ civil liberties.
Oct 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)

Past Events


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Pacem Film Festival: Schindler's List

Schindler’s List (1993) portrays the efforts of German industrialist Oskar Schindler, who arrives in Krakow, Poland in 1939 to profit from World War II. Discussant: Polly Zavadivker, Ph.D. ; director, University of Delaware, Jewish Studies Program
Aug 08, 2017 | 7:00 PM
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Vigil: Hiroshima/Nagasaki Nuclear Weapons Abolition

This event is sponsored by Pacem in Terris
Aug 07, 2017 | 1:00 PM
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Juvenile Expungement

Juvenile Expungement Clinic - Wilmington

Did you know that juvenile arrests and adjudications remain on you criminal record forever and can harm your employment, educations, or housing opportunities?
Aug 04, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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Pacem Film Festival: Do the Right Thing

Spike Lee’s classic film, Do the Right Thing (1989), considers race relations in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, a cauldron of racial tensions that explodes on the hottest summer day of the year.
Aug 01, 2017 | 7:00 PM
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Eastern state penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary Spotlight Series: Judicial Discretion

An advocate for returning sentencing discretion to judges, Jeffrey K. Sprecher has authored a book calling for the end of both the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission and mandatory sentences.
Aug 01, 2017 | 6:00 PM
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Expungement Training for Volunteer Attorneys - Wilmington

The Office of Defense Services is recruiting volunteer attorneys to represent youth seeking expungements.
Jul 26, 2017 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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Pacem Film Festival: To Kill a Mockingbird

Join us at the Pacem Film Festival, where the next installment features the 1962 classic film, To Kill A Mockingbird.
Jul 25, 2017 | 7:00 PM
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Pacem Film Festival: Gandhi

Join Pacem in Terris for the next installment of the Pacem film Festival, Ghandi (1982). Alan Fox, Professor of Asian and Comparative Philosophy, will be the guest speaker.
Jul 18, 2017 | 7:00 PM
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Pacem Film Festival: Selma

Come see a screening of Selma (2014) and stay for a discussion with Sarah Trembanis, Ph.D.; professor of History, Associate in Arts Program, University of Delaware.
Jul 11, 2017 | 7:00 PM