Press Releases

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.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Delaware Prison Officials May Be Held Liable for Solitary Confinement of Person with Serious Mental Illness

On November 28th, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in favor of the late Angelo Clark, who despite having serious and known mental health issues, was placed in solitary confinement by DOC officials for seven months while housed in a Delaware prison. 

ACLU-DE Launches New Resource for LGBTQ+ Students, Parents, Educators, and Allies

We're launching a new resource: a “Know Your Rights” handbook that aims to help students, parents, and educators learn their rights when it comes to LGBTQ+ expression in schools.