ACLU-DE has filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court of Delaware on behalf of a Muslim Imam, alleging that the Delaware Board of Funeral Services (DBFS) unconstitutionally denies his access to download and file death certificates and body transfer paperwork.

Today, the ACLU of Delaware sent a letter to members of the Wilmington City Council urging them to reject an ordinance that would make it more difficult for residents to express their constitutionally protected rights to free speech and assembly.

The Delaware House of Representatives has failed to pass the first leg of an amendment to Delaware’s constitution which would allow for no-excuse absentee voting, protect ‘permanent absentee voters’, and ensure early in-person voting in future elections. 

The ACLU of Delaware sent a letter to the Milford Board of Education today raising concerns about proposed Policy 6103, which would propose new standards for controversial/sensitive issues.

On May 14, the Federal District Court of Delaware found in favor of ACLU-DE's client Kari Lynn Overington, citing Delaware’s regulatory scheme around vanity plates as “unconstitutionally overbroad and arbitrarily enforced.”

Members of the ACLU of Delaware’s Smart Justice campaign, including ambassadors and reform advocates, met with legislators last week to urge support for SS2 for SB 4.

For the third year, the Delaware Voting Rights Coalition (DVRC) is organizing a public education campaign to inform Delaware voters about the upcoming 2024 School Board Elections on Tuesday, May 14.

Today the ACLU-DE filed an opening brief with the Superior Court of Delaware on behalf of The Delaware Call. The brief calls for state agencies to comply with the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and release public records relating to the Delaware State Police.

The ACLU of Delaware and other voting rights launched a long-term campaign focused on delivering a series of critical democracy reforms in the First State.