Press Releases

The Urgent Need for Right to Representation: ACLU Panel Discusses the Housing Crisis at Lewes Library Event

Safe, secure housing as a fundamental human right was the main topic of discussion at a panel event featuring national and local ACLU leaders at the Lewes Public Library on Thursday, August 11.

ACLU of Delaware Recruiting for Smart Justice Ambassador Program

After a successful first year, our Smart Justice Ambassador program is recruiting another round of Ambassadors to complete a two-day paid training and become an integral part of the ongoing effort to reform Delaware’s justice system.

ACLU-DE to Represent Delawarean Censored for Vanity License Plate

We're stepping in to represent Kari Lynn Overington, whose vanity license plate “FCANCER” was recalled by the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles.

ACLU-DE Launches Public Archives to Preserve Records Detailing a Long History of Advocacy in the First State

ACLU-DE is releasing a public archive, hosted on our website, that will serve as a living record of our history of litigation, advocacy, and growth through the years.

Attorneys File Second Amended Complaint in SCI Abuse Litigation, List of Plaintiffs Continues to Grow

We just filed a second amended complaint in our SCI litigation to include even more plaintiffs who are speaking out on allegations of abuse.

Dwayne J. Bensing Announced as Next Legal Director

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We've promoted Dwayne J. Bensing, former staff attorney, to spearhead our legal department as the organization’s next legal director!

Panel Discusses Abortion Rights: Litigation, Legislation, and Liberation at ACLU-DE CLE Event

At our latest CLE panel event, experts on reproductive health, rights, and justice discussed abortion access in Delaware and nationwide, and where we can go from here to fortify protections in our state to protect access for Delawareans — and our neighbors — who need it.

Senator Pinkney Launches Probation Reform Bill on Last Day of Session

In an unexpected move, Sen. Marie Pinkney launched a bold probation reform bill today on the last day of the 151st General Assembly’s legislative session.

Advocates Celebrate Voting Rights Victories in Dover

As legislative session comes to a close, we're celebrating some big voting victories: vote-by-mail, same day registration, and automatic voter registration are all wins from the 151st General Assembly's session!