Press Releases

ACLU-DE Warns A.G. Jennings and General Assembly That Draft Loitering Legislation Remains Unconstitutional

Among the numerous constitutional concerns are the bill’s violations of the Fourth and Eighth Amendments, which protect against unwarranted searches and seizures, as well as excessive fines and fees.

ACLU of Delaware Statement on ICE Protests at Schools

ACLU-DE sent a letter to all superintendents reminding them of their obligations to protect students’ First Amendment rights.

ACLU-DE, ACLU, DCADV, La Esperanza, and LACC Push for Dismissal of Federal Lawsuit Against State of Delaware to Protect Sensitive Information of Delaware Voters

The federal government is seeking to compel the State of Delaware to disclose sensitive personal voter data for hundreds of thousands of Delawareans.

Delaware Organizations Send Joint Letter to Gov. Meyer and General Assembly Demanding Action to Protect Immigrant Communities

Delawareans recently learned that Laurel Police Department voluntarily compiled and shared a list of Haitian immigrants with federal authorities.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU-DE Statement on Laurel Police Department Sharing List of Haitian Immigrants’ Addresses with FBI

The Laurel Police Department has compiled a list of information for the FBI on people perceived to be Haitian immigrants living in the Laurel.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU-DE Settles Federal Lawsuit Challenging Religious Discrimination Against Muslim Burial Practices

ACLU-DE has settled a lawsuit in the Federal District Court of Delaware on behalf of a Muslim Imam against the Delaware Board of Funeral Services.

ACLU-DE Challenges Excessive Fees for Public Information Requests

ACLU-DE filed a complaint after receiving unusually high fee charges in response to FOIA requests from Delaware school districts.

ACLU-DE Files Lawsuit Against Fenwick Island for Allowing Corporate Voting in Local Elections

ACLU-DE states the Town's allowance of corporate voting violates the Delaware Constitution.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU-DE Calls on Governor Meyer to Issue Renewed Guidance on When Delaware Police Can Assist ICE Operations

The letter was sent following an incident during which Seaford Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to a request by ICE for assistance in detaining a man in Seaford.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights