Even in a public health emergency, the government must make every effort to protect the rights of Americans, especially those in our society who are most vulnerable. The ACLU of Delaware is watching closely to make sure that the government's response is scientifically justified and no more intrusive on civil liberties than absolutely necessary. Check back here to stay up-to-date on what we're doing to protect civil liberties in Delaware amid this rapidly-changing COVID-19 environment.
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Rooted in expert recommendations, HB 37 is fair and effective. Please stand with us in support of HB 37 by asking your legislators to vote "YES" on HB 37 and letting Governor Carney know that this bill is important to you, too.
2020’s been a year for the books, but we kept fighting — and we couldn’t have gotten through it without your support.
On Dec 1 the DOC announced 471 positive cases in their facilities, so we sent another letter to Gov Carney and DOC asking for urgent protections for those living and working in our state's prisons. Read our press release and letter here.
COVID-19 impacted Delaware’s criminal justice system in many ways, including how we police communities and those on probation. Those changes have led to the biggest decrease in Delaware’s prison and probation populations in the last ten years.
S.A.F.E. Schools sent a letter to Gov. Carney, Dept. of Education Secretary Bunting, and Division of Public Health Director Rattay calling for a statewide mandate requiring the implementation of a standard testing and contact tracing protocol in every Delaware school. Read the press release here.