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Jan 10, 2023

Our Letter to the 152nd General Assembly

The following letter was sent to all members of the 152nd General Assembly outlining the ACLU-DE's legislative priorities for 2023. Following up on our extensive work in 2022 to defend and...

The following letter was sent to all members of the 152nd General Assembly outlining the ACLU-DE's legislative priorities for 2023. Following up on our extensive work in 2022 to defend and...

Leg Priorities Event Page
Leg Priorities Event Page
Dec 13, 2022

Your Latest Issue of Connection is Now Available: Fall/Winter 2022

Voting Rights
We’ve been busy since our last newsletter came out — catch up on the latest news with our latest issue of Connection!
We’ve been busy since our last newsletter came out — catch up on the latest news with our latest issue of Connection!
Connection
Connection
Dec 9, 2022

Our Letter to the City of Dover Declares "Loitering" Ordinance Unconstitutional, UPDATE: Our letter to the Attorney General, UPDATE: The Ordinance has been Withdrawn

UPDATE: Proposed Dover Ordinance #2022-26 has been withdrawn. Thank you for supporting our advocacy! 

UPDATE: Proposed Dover Ordinance #2022-26 has been withdrawn. Thank you for supporting our advocacy! 

decriminalize HOMELESSNESS
decriminalize HOMELESSNESS
Dec 6, 2022

Delaware's Broken Probation System Causes Trauma

Justice Reform
Delaware’s probation system can be traumatizing for individuals returning home after incarceration — especially during the holiday season. Campaign for Smart Justice Manager, Haneef Salaam, talks more about...
Delaware’s probation system can be traumatizing for individuals returning home after incarceration — especially during the holiday season. Campaign for Smart Justice Manager, Haneef Salaam, talks more about...
Stand with us to reimagine Delaware's probation system
Stand with us to reimagine Delaware's probation system
Dec 1, 2022

Operation Safe Streets: The Horrific Part of Probation No One Talks About

Unannounced armed raids, random vehicle searches, and state violence under the auspices of probation enforcement. Read more in this commentary from Sharee Congo.
Unannounced armed raids, random vehicle searches, and state violence under the auspices of probation enforcement. Read more in this commentary from Sharee Congo.
Sharee Congo stands outside of her home, holding a photo of her son, Armani.
Sharee Congo stands outside of her home, holding a photo of her son, Armani.
Nov 29, 2022

A Look Inside Delaware’s First Election Protection Program’s Fight Against Voter Suppression

Voting Rights
Despite a devastating blow to voting rights in Delaware in the weeks leading up to the General Election, Common Cause Delaware’s Election Protection team remained committed to ensuring every vote counted this...
Despite a devastating blow to voting rights in Delaware in the weeks leading up to the General Election, Common Cause Delaware’s Election Protection team remained committed to ensuring every vote counted this...
EP volunteers at a polling place on Election Day
EP volunteers at a polling place on Election Day