Press Releases

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.

ACLU-DE Hosts Town Hall on Police Reform in New Castle County

Yesterday the ACLU of Delaware organized a public town hall event at the Greater Newark Boys & Girls Club to ask New Castle County residents one main question: “What have your experiences been with the police in your community?”

Governor Carney’s New Budget Supports the Right to Representation for Renters Facing Eviction

Gov. Carney's FY 2024 budget in a public livestreamed presentation, which included significant funding to address housing issues. $1.5 million of the housing budget is said to be dedicated to “funding to support a tenant’s right to representation in eviction proceedings."

ACLU of Delaware Hosts Virtual Briefing to Discuss 2023 Legislative Priorities

Yesterday the ACLU of Delaware met publicly with state officials to discuss key issues and bills they will be advocating for in 2023. Top priorities include the right to representation in eviction proceedings for renters, Medicaid-funded abortion, and reforming Delaware’s probation system.