News & Commentary
Apr 05, 2023
Clean Slate Delaware Hosts CSI, Advocates, and Directly Impacted Leaders at State Capitol for Second Chance Month Lobby Day
The Clean Slate Delaware Campaign kicked off Second Chances Month in Dover talking to lawmakers talk about expungement policies and the need to legislation that ensures every Delawarean has access to real second chance.
By John Reynolds
Mar 23, 2023
Second Chance Stories: Using Storytelling to Transform the Justice System
Ahead of Second Chances Month, Clean Slate Delaware a hosted a two-part storytelling training to elevate the stories of impacted voices in during the upcoming CSDE Lobby Day on Tuesday, April 4 at Legislative Hall in Dover.
Mar 17, 2023
Our Letter Urging Delaware State University Officials to Rescind Non-Disclosure Agreements
Delaware State University President, Dr. Tony Allen, issued a statement this evening rescinding the decision to require DSU students to sign confidentiality agreements in order to participte in the newly formed Safe Space Coalition. "They (students) deserve our unwavering support in the face of adversity, and if we want them to be a part of the solutions to the University’s most pressing concerns, they need to know that such a process is clear and transparent," Allen wrote.We look forward to meaningfu
Mar 14, 2023
ACLU-DE Files Amicus Brief Calling for the Reversal of Superior Court Decision to Consider Out-of-State Records in Expungement Eligibility Process
Delaware’s expungement process is already time-consuming, costly, and difficult to navigate. This disappointing decision makes a true second chance all the more inaccessible for many currently eligible individuals.
Feb 22, 2023
Voter Engagement Lead, Karelin Torres, Receives John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
Karelin led efforts to recruit bilingual poll workers and increase voter accessibility for Spanish-speaking Delawareans during the 2022 Midterm elections.
Feb 07, 2023
DSU Students Demand Campus Police Reform After Continued Sexual Assault Allegations
In the wake of the fifth sexual assault allegation since the start of the 2022-2023 school year, Delaware State University students express frustrations over failures of campus police and administration to ensure their safety. Some of student protesters spoke with ACLU-DE about their experiences.
Jan 23, 2023
The Delaware Voting Rights Coalition (DVRC) Letter to the 152nd General Assembly
The following letter was sent to both the House and Senate members of the 152nd General Assembly on behalf of the Delaware Voting Rights Coalition (DVRC).
Jan 10, 2023
Our Letter to the 152nd General Assembly
The following letter was sent to all members of the 152nd General Assembly outlining the ACLU-DE's legislative priorities for 2023. Following up on our extensive work in 2022 to defend and protect the civil liberties of Delawareans, the letter describes the key issues and bills the we will be championing in the coming year.
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