News & Commentary

The Delaware Supreme Court has decided that the Delaware death penalty statute is unconstitutional based on their understanding of the Sixth Amendment—trial by jury—and the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Hurst v. Florida. The ACLU of Delaware applauds this decision.

Matthew Segal, Legal Director of the ACLU of Massachusetts, writes about systemic problems in cases with police misconduct.

This post is part of our Summer 2016 issue of Connection, our quarterly newsletter. To read the whole newsletter, click here.

The collateral consequences involved with a criminal conviction are often long lasting and disproportionately impact lower income people.

Thank you to our sponsors and all who attended our Kandler Dinner on Wednesday, 10/19! It was truly a special evening and we’re glad we were able to spend it with you.

Sarah Plavcan is a first year student at Harvard law School, interning at the ACLU. Read her op-ed, originally published in the News Journal about why House Bill 386, creating criminal penalties for bullying would be ineffective and may do more harm than good.

Lee Stephenson never sold drugs, but he is a convicted drug dealer. Read this article to learn more.

Corie Priest has never smoked marijuana but was sentenced to 2 years due to mandatory minimum sentencing laws.

No officers will be prosecuted for the death of Jeremy McDole. The ACLU of Delaware calls on the City of Wilmington to institute immediate and comprehensive police training and reforms.