Press Releases

ACLU-DE Honors Corie Priest and Rebecca Lowe with Kandler Awards at Annual Event

We celebrated our 37th Annual Kandler Awards Celebration on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, honoring Corie Priest & Rebecca Lowe.

Advocate Efforts Ramp Up Ahead of General Election Amidst Confusion, Last-Minute Voting Law Updates

With the November General Election fast approaching, we're taking lessons from our Primary Election efforts, and working in partnership with DVRC, to ramp up efforts to ensure Delaware voters know what to expect as we move into the final stretch of the 2022 midterm election cycle.

ACLU-DE Releases Investigative Story on Notorious Operation Safe Streets Abuse of Power

We conducted an extensive research project into the history, operations, and effectiveness of Operation Safe Streets, and compiled our findings in a deep-dive story, now available to the public. Learn more.

ACLU-DE & DVRC Issue Statements on Delaware Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision

Delaware's Supreme Court has overturned vote by mail and same day registration. Here are statements from ACLU-DE & DVRC on the ruling.

ACLU-DE & DVRC Issue Statements on Vote-By-Mail Court Decision

Delaware's Chancery Court has ruled that the new vote by mail law is unconstitutional, but left the door open for an appeal on this ruling to head to the Delaware Supreme Court. Here are statements from ACLU-DE & DVRC on the ruling.

ACLU-DE Puts DDOC on Notice: Let Eligible Voters Cast Their Ballots

DDOC is failing to meet their obligation to ensure all eligible voters in their custody have access to voter registration and casting their absentee ballot. ACLU-DE, PLAN, and NAACP-DE has put DDOC on notice.

ACLU-DE Announces Electoral Engagement Campaign in RDs 1, 2, and 13 Ahead of September 13th Primary

We've announced voter engagement efforts ahead of the 2022 Primary Election, revealing results from a poll on important issues facing Delawareans, and a targeted mobilization effort to elevate these critical issues in House Districts 1, 2, & 13.

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.