News & Commentary

The stakes are high in elections this year all over the country – even right here in Delaware. This election season, help us ensure that eligible Delawareans can vote safely and securely and that every vote gets counted.

The ACLU of Delaware is excited to introduce our newest team member, Rachael Mead!

In the midst of a troubled national political and judicial landscape, Delaware made historic legislative progress this year – and we couldn’t have done it without the support of civil liberties advocates like you.

This commentary is contributed by Charlotte King of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, and co-signed by Mike Brickner, ACLU-DE.

The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.

Delaware’s protections around abortion access have just become even more critical — not only for Delawareans seeking abortion care, but for anyone who cannot obtain a legal abortion in their own state. 

The COVID-19 pandemic proved that universal vote-by-mail is possible, practical, and successful. Now it’s time for Delaware to make it permanent by passing SB 320.

This commentary was originally published in the Cape Gazette on May 31, 2022.

With the fate of the landmark Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance, at least 26 states are likely to ban abortion, with perhaps more to follow. Now more than ever, it’s vital that states like Delaware pass laws that will allow patients to access those rights without barriers.