News & Commentary

Read this commentary by Denise Russell, New Castle County Smart Justice chapter volunteer, on the importance of HB 37 and the need to protect Delaware's vulnerable incarcerated population in the face of an on-going pandemic. Originally published at BayToBayNews.com.

After we sent a letter to legislators asking them to consider a repeal of the panhandling statute rather than passing House Bill 58, the panhandling bill, they struck that bill from the list of bills under consideration and one of the bill cosponsors has shown support for exploring other options.

Check out our latest issue of Connection for updates on our work so far in 2021.

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We, along with National Homelessness Law Center (NHLC) and other community advocates sent a letter to members of the House Judiciary Committee today, asking them to consider repeal of laws that criminalize panhandling.

We are excited to announce another resolution has been reached, this time with Kent County, in the public schools litigation.

We sent a letter to Wilmington Police Department’s (WPD) Chief Tracy demanding that WPD cease its practice of preventing protesters from accessing Market Street.

This year, the ACLU of Delaware is prioritizing voting rights, education equity, justice reform, and systemic equality. Join us in the fight to protect and expand civil rights and liberties in Delaware!

During Black History Month, we must remember that a future of justice and equity requires dialogue and action. That's why this year, we will also celebrate Black futures: highlighting the lessons of the past and the champions leading the way ahead.