News & Commentary

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.

Karelin led efforts to recruit bilingual poll workers and increase voter accessibility for Spanish-speaking Delawareans during the 2022 Midterm elections.

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.

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).

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.

We’ve been busy since our last newsletter came out — catch up on the latest news with our latest issue of Connection!

UPDATE: Proposed Dover Ordinance #2022-26 has been withdrawn. Thank you for supporting our advocacy! 

Delaware’s probation system can be traumatizing for individuals returning home after incarceration — especially during the holiday season. Campaign for Smart Justice Manager, Haneef Salaam, talks more about why we must demand probation reform now.

Unannounced armed raids, random vehicle searches, and state violence under the auspices of probation enforcement. Read more in this commentary from Sharee Congo.