News & Commentary

DOC announced today that 1/3 of all inmates in Sussex correctional facilities have tested positive for COVID-19, highlighting an immediate need for the Department to heed our calls to action. Here's our press release in response to the announcement.

S.A.F.E. Schools distributed a survey to all Red Clay school board candidates and current school board members to find out where they stand on issues of race and equity in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Find their answers here.

In an effort to ensure access to the ballot through the pandemic, the 150th General Assembly passed House Bill 346, legislation that will ensure all voters can cast their ballot by mail in the upcoming 2020 elections. Today, Governor Carney signed that bill into law. Here's our statement.

School Resource Officers often thrust students into the criminal justice system and perpetuate racial inequality. So we’re launching a campaign in support of the Red Clay resolution to pass the proposed SRO funding resolution and create a more equitable learning experience for students.

Today, Governor Carney and the 150th General Assembly took action on an important issue in policing reform. Here's what we have to say.

Our Spring newsletter is now available online! Catch up on everything we've been up to the last few months, read your Spring Connection here.

Delaware is no exception to making Black communities suffer under the hands of racism and oppression — both historically and in the present-day. Our Smart Justice intern, Katrina, talks about that history and how it's impacting the present.

The letter below was sent to the Red Clay School Disctrict in support of the effort to remove school resource officers (SROs) from Red Clay's schools.

The ACLU of Delaware is excited to announce that we are now accepting nominations for the 35th annual Kandler Memorial Awards. PS: We’re going virtual this year. Save the date: 10.14.2020.