Press Releases

Votamos, We Vote Coalition Engages Latinx/Hispanic Communities in Delaware

At a press conference on August 31, 2022, the Votamos, We Vote Coalition took a deep dive into their work to build political and community power in the First State.

Delaware Voting Rights Coalition Launches Comprehensive Voter Guide Ahead of Primary Elections

Expanded access to voting is here — and advocates are making sure all Delaware voters know their options. DVRC has launched a public education campaign to inform voters about the changes to voting in the 2022 elections.

New Voter Website Launched to Engage Latinx Communities

The Votamos, We Vote Coalition, Delaware’s first statewide coalition of advocates working toward advancement of our Latinx/Hispanic communities, has launched a public education website aimed at voter and civic engagement in the First State’s Latinx/Hispanic communities.
Issue Areas: Immigration

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!