Press Releases

ACLU-DE and Justice Reform Advocates Lobby at State Capitol for Probation Reform Legislation

ACLU of Delaware’s Smart Justice Campaign hosted a Lobby Day at Legislative Hall in Dover to engage in conversations with elected officials about Delaware's urgent need for probation reform. Advocates urged legislators to support Senate Bill 4.

ACLU-DE Film Screening and Discussion Sparks Conversations on the Intersections of the LGBTQ+ Rights and Racial Justice Movements

ACLU-DE hosted the first of a series of two free screenings of the acclaimed documentary, From Selma to Stonewall: Are We There Yet?, this weekend at the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware in Lewes. The next screening will be held Sunday, June 11 in Wilmington. CLE CREDIT AVAILABLE.

Delaware Voting Rights Coalition Launches Comprehensive Voter Guide Ahead of the May 9th School Board Elections

The Delaware Voting Rights Coalition is increasing voter education efforts ahead of the 2023 School Board Elections on Tuesday, May 9. DVRC’s public education campaign includes a print and digital version of the school board voter guide, available in both English and Spanish.

Statement on Mifepristone Court Ruling from Reproductive Advocacy Alliance of Delaware

This statement is from the Reproductive Advocacy Alliance of Delaware, which includes ACLU of Delaware, Black Mothers in Power, Delaware NOW!, First State Abortion Fund, Planned Parenthood of Delaware, Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, and Women’s March Sussex.

ACLU of Delaware Strongly Supports Newly Introduced Bill for Medicaid-Funded Abortion

Today state lawmakers introduced a critical piece of legislation, House Bill 110, that would ensure that people on Medicaid, private insurance, and state insurance plans are able to access abortion care without financial burden.

ACLU-DE Urges Delaware State University Officials to Rescind Student Non-Disclosure Agreements

The ACLU of Delaware sent a letter to DSU officials expressing serious concerns about the school’s use of NDAs for participants in the Safe Space Coalition- a group formed following weeks of student protests over school officials and law enforcement handling of campus incidents.