Press Releases

ACLU-DE Wins Release of Dewey Beach Body-Worn Camera Footage

ACLU-DE settled its lawsuit against Dewey Beach, which alleged that the town unlawfully denied access to body worn camera footage from law enforcement officers.

ACLU of Delaware to Appeal Dismissal of Fenwick Island Corporate Voting Lawsuit

The ACLU of Delaware has announced its intention to appeal the case to the Delaware Supreme Court.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

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.