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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"Loitering" Ordinance Unconstitutional, UPDATE: Our letter to the Attorney General, UPDATE: The Ordinance has been Withdrawn

UPDATE: Proposed Dover Ordinance #2022-26 has been withdrawn.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!

Dec 6, 2022

Delaware's Broken Probation System Causes Trauma

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

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.

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

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

Nov 22, 2022

Probation Restrictions Take Away Some 'Happy' from the Holidays

Holidays should be a time for celebration — but for a person on probation, gathering with their family or friends during the holidays could have devastating consequences... and in the worst case, even send...

Nov 21, 2022

Liberty in the Courts: An End-of-Year Note from the Legal Team

This has been a banner year for our legal department: historic litigation, new cases, and a fully-staffed legal team — and that’s just scratching the surface. Read more to catch up with our legal team’s work...

By Dwayne J. Bensing