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Guest blog by Joann Kingsley, PAVA Voting Rights Advocate / Paralegal, Disabilities Law Program, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.

While the First Amendment prohibits restrictions on speech and assembly, if you are organizing a protest, be aware that this right does not mean that the Constitution completely protects all types of speech in every circumstance.

In the midst of a nationwide attacks on civil liberties, Delaware took historic legislative steps towards a better future for all Delawareans. There is still plenty of work to be done, but we are more ready than ever to continue the fight.

The Delaware Voting Rights Coalition has issued a letter to the Delaware House, urging members to vote NO to on HS 1 for HB 121, legislation that allows for artificial entities - LLCs, corporations, and trusts - to vote in elections in Seaford, regardless of whether or not the business owner resides in Seaford.

The Clean Slate Delaware team had the opportunity to attend the second annual Clean Slate Initiative Convening in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lead Smart Justice Ambassador, Vondalear Smack, shares her experience.

With heavy hearts, we remember the accomplishments of Gilbert “Gil” Sloan, the last of the ACLU of Delaware founders. Preceded by wife and fellow founder Sonia Schorr Sloan, Gil died on May 25, 2023 following a lifetime of achievements. He was 94 years old.

We receive complaints from people across the state after being blocked from posting, tweeting, or commenting on social media accounts maintained by our state's public officials. On May 23, we sent the following letter to the General Assembly advising all legislators to adopt social media policies that maintain everyone's First Amendment rights online.

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of its enactment, interested parties in Delaware and throughout the country are investigating whether athletic programs are complying with Title IX.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and eligible voters can vote at any designated polling place in their school district. To learn more about the candidates and how to vote, visit VoteDelaware.org.