Press Releases

ACLU-DE Sues Commissioner of DE Dept of Correction Over Lethal Use of Chemical Spray on Incarcerated People

ACLU-DE filed a lawsuit against the Commissioner of the Delaware Dept of Correction over the use of lethal chemical agents by correctional officers.
Court Cases: Calm, et al. v. Taylor

ACLU-DE Issues Legal Warning to State Officials on Behalf of Multi-Language Learners in Public Schools

All children in the state of Delaware have a legal right to an education.
Issue Areas: Education Equity

ACLU-DE Joint Statement with Rep. Larry Lambert on Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Ruling

Today’s Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v Callais is a profound setback for our democracy.

ACLU-DE Reminds School Administrators LGBTQ+ Students’ Rights Remain Protected, Despite DOJ Rescinding Settlements

The U.S. Department of Justice rescinding several civil rights settlements regarding discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in educational settings does not negate the preexisting rights afforded to LGBTQ+ people under Delaware law.

ACLU of Delaware’s Every Vote Counts Campaign Lobbies at State Capitol for Crucial Voting Rights Legislation

ACLU-DE's Every Vote Counts Campaign Gains Legislator Support at State Capitol for Crucial Voting Rights Bills

Sensitive Locations Bill to Limit ICE Raids Passes House, Heads to Senate

HS 2 for HB 94 aims to limit local law enforcement from participating in ICE raids in vital public locations like schools, places of worship, and medical facilities.

Delaware Voting Rights Coalition Launches Comprehensive Voter Guide Ahead of the May 12 School Board Elections

The Delaware Voting Rights Coalition (DVRC) is Delaware's first statewide coalition of voting rights organizations and advocates.

Delaware Voting Rights Coalition Statement on Initial Passage of Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 3

The Delaware House of Representatives has passed constitutional amendments for early in-person voting and no-excuse absentee voting.

ACLU-DE Files Lawsuit Seeking Dewey Beach Officers’ Body Worn Camera Footage

ACLU-DE has filed a lawsuit against Dewey Beach in the Superior Court of New Castle County alleging that the town unlawfully denied access to body worn camera footage from six officers.