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Every Vote Counts, But Not Every Delawarean Can Vote

By Jesse S.
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How to Vote in Delaware’s 2026 General Elections

DVRC’s voter resource guide for the November 3 General Elections
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Journeys Through Journalism: On Race, Justice, & Press Freedom

Attendees will hear Lee Levine, author of In Bad Faith: Earl Caldwell and the Fight for a Free Press, and Otis Sanford, author of Newsman: The Road from Route 2, Box 9, speak about their respective works addressing journalism, racial justice, and the importance of a free press. Both books will be available for sale and for signing at the event.
Nov 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM (ET)
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Breaking the Cycle: How Person-First Probation Reform Can Improve Health and Reentry in Delaware

by Jasmyn Moore, ACLU-DE Policy & Advocacy Intern

Press Releases

Sep 21, 2026

DVRC Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Permanent Absentee Voters

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the earlier decision from the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Sep 15, 2026

DE Legal & Civil Rights Orgs Submit Joint Amicus Brief in Permanent Absentee Voting Lawsuit

Today, the ACLU of Delaware (ACLU-DE), the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc (CLASI), the League of Women Voters of Delaware, and The Arc of Delaware submitted an amicus brief with the Delaware Supreme Court, urging the court to uphold permanent absentee voting laws ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections.

Sep 9, 2026

Delaware Becomes First State in the Nation to Enact Law Restricting Reverse-Keyword Warrants

The legislation signed into law today, HS 1 for HB 145 w/HA 1, prohibits law enforcement and courts from requesting, issuing, or enforcing reverse-keyword court orders and reverse-keyword requests, with limited exceptions.

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Journeys Through Journalism: On Race, Justice, & Press Freedom

Attendees will hear Lee Levine, author of In Bad Faith: Earl Caldwell and the Fight for a Free Press, and Otis Sanford, author of Newsman: The Road from Route 2, Box 9, speak about their respective works addressing journalism, racial justice, and the importance of a free press. Both books will be available for sale and for signing at the event.

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Flyer for the event. Text says "Journeys Through Journalism: On Race, Justice, & Press Freedom. Monday, November 16., 2026, 5:00 PM ET, Registration required at lewes.lib.de.us. In-person and online. Lewes Public Library - 111 Adams Avenue, Lewes, DE. Sponsored by the Lewes Public Library, SDARJ, and ACLU-DE.

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Calm, et al. v. Taylor

The failure of Delaware correctional officers to properly decontaminate individuals after exposing them to lethal chemical agents violates the Delaware Bill of Rights.