Marriage equality stands. 🏳️‍🌈 The Supreme Court declined to take up a case attacking Obergefell, and marriage equality remains the law of the land. At ACLU-DE, our commitment is unwavering: equality is non-negotiable, and we’ll keep fighting for every LGBTQ+ Delawarean today and everyday.

Record turnout nationwide proved it: when voting is accessible, people vote. 🗳️ Delaware should be next. Let’s make same-day registration, no-excuse absentee voting, and strong early voting part of our state constitution. Get involved: aclu-de.org/evc

Our 40th Annual Kandler Celebration brought together more than 150 ACLU-DE community members to celebrate our supporters, donors, and advocates who make this work possible. 1/3

Our local leaders work for us and together, we can hold them to it. This next step in our Activist Training Series, you’ll learn the skills to organize, ask bold questions, and keep Delaware moving toward justice for all. 📅 New Castle – Nov. 12 📅 Dover – Nov. 20 1/2

The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection apply to every person in America, regardless of immigration status.

🩺 Healthcare is a civil rights issue. In Delaware, too many people especially Black, Brown, immigrant, disabled, LGBTQ+, and low-income communities who still face systemic barriers to care. 1/2

✨ What a night! Thank you to Deborah Archer, our attendees, and our incredible host committee for making Meet the Mission a powerful reminder of community convening.

Oral arguments were heard Wednesday at the Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais, seeking to limit the voting power of Black voters in Louisiana and to dismantle one of the few remaining provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Section 2, protecting against racial discrimination in voting. 1/3

🚨 The Kandler Auction is LIVE! 🚨 From powerful artwork to one-of-a-kind experiences, every bid helps protect and expand civil rights here in Delaware. Your participation fuels our fight for justice and every dollar raised goes toward defending the rights and freedoms of our neighbors.

This isn’t a monarchy, and we’re not subjects. From Wilmington to Georgetown, we’re standing together to demand accountability and defend our rights. New locations have been added statewide. Find your nearest protest, start time, and RSVP link on our website. Power belongs to the people. Always.

✨ Project Return: Justice Reform Open-Mic Night was a powerful evening of truth, resilience, and art. We heard the voices of those directly impacted by incarceration, stories of return, resistance, and hope. A big thank you to every artist and attendee who celebrated community and reentry.

We’ll discuss how to protect the right to vote for those impacted by the criminal legal system, reduce incarceration for technical violations, and ensure every Delawarean’s voice is heard at the ballot box. 🎟️ Register now: 🔗 www.aclu-de.org/en/events/to...

Rights, creativity, and pumpkins! 🎃 Check out our national ACLU carving stencils on the website and tag us in your photos! 🔗 www.aclu-de.org/en/news/free...

🛑 Authoritarian tactics aren’t the answer to public safety. Read the latest from our Executive Director, Mike Brickner: 🔗 baytobaynews.com/stories/bric...

Across the U.S., the ACLU is tracking more than 615 bills targeting LGBTQ+ people and many of these bills also threaten the rights of people with intersex traits. Everyone in every body deserves the right to live openly and authentically, free from discrimination or political attacks.

Every ominous headline takes a toll. Every funding cut deepens the fear. But let’s be clear: LGBTQIA+ people deserve safety, dignity, and joy in Delaware and beyond. Together, we refuse to let hate define the future.

✨ Birthing people in Delaware and across the country deserve uninterrupted access to reproductive healthcare including abortion. These rights should already be guaranteed, but we’re still fighting to protect them. Reproductive freedom isn’t up for debate, it’s a fundamental right.

💬 Free speech shouldn’t depend on who approves of what you have to say. Read the Op-ed from our Executive Director: 🔗 baytobaynews.com/stories/bric...

❌👑❌ NO KINGS. On Saturday, October 18 we’re taking to the streets of Wilmington to send a clear message: In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Join us for a peaceful march and rally at the corner of N. Bancroft Pkwy & Delaware Ave (10:30am – 12:30pm). 1/2

🗳️ The DOJ is demanding Delaware hand over voters’ sensitive personal information including driver’s license and Social Security numbers. Our state election officials said no. 🔗 Read the full statement: www.aclu-de.org/.../dvrc-sta... 🔗 Learn about DVRC: aclu-de.org/dvrc

No matter who you are—citizen, immigrant, visitor—the Constitution protects you. But right now, those rights are under attack. We must remember: protecting the rights of immigrants means protecting constitutional rights for us all. 🔗 bit.ly/4na1G8m

Governor Meyer just signed two powerful laws that protect our rights to learn and dissent: 🔥 HB 119 – The Freedom to Read Act: Stops book bans and protects students’ and communities’ access to diverse stories—no more censorship based on politics, religion, or ideology. 1/2

🎤 Join us for Project Return: Justice Reform Open-Mic Night on Oct. 3 at Wilmington’s Art Loop (5–7 PM). 📍 Wilmington Art Loop | Free + open to the public 🔗 bit.ly/4nB0bjp

Our Know Your Rights: ICE & Law Enforcement wallet cards are available in Chinese, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English and they’re FREE to order. We invite civic associations, community centers, school districts, and any group serving immigrant communities to request cards. 1/2

The Trump administration is threatening to pull federal funding from programs that mention transgender people. We stand with students, educators, and programs that teach the facts, are inclusive of all identities, protect medically accurate education, and prioritize sexual health. #SexEdMatters

🎉 2025 Kandler Celebration! 🎉 This year, we’re honoring everyone—because the fight for civil liberties is a collective effort, and our community’s strength is what makes Delaware resilient. 🗓 When: Thursday, October 23 | 6–9 PM 📍 Where: Carriage House at Rockwood Park, Wilmington, DE

🚨 The National Guard isn't a police force. National Guard members signed up to help — not police — their communities, and they're speaking out against President Trump's reckless domestic military deployment. 📢 Tell Congress: Stop the misuse of the National Guard. action.aclu.org/send-message...

🚨 Have you or someone you know experienced harassment, abuse, or intimidation from ICE or other law enforcement agencies in Delaware? While our legal team does not handle questions about citizenship, visas, or immigration status, we are concerned with liberties violations by officials.

Strong public healthcare is the foundation of healthy communities. Even as federal changes reshape Medicaid and Medicare, Delaware must uphold policies that ensure equitable care — especially for those most affected by disparities in services and health outcomes.

🚨 The Delaware Dept of Justice denied a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request seeking info about potential retaliation against activists who protested police violence. We’ve filed an appeal. Delawareans have a right to know if law enforcement is targeting community members for speaking out.

📣 You're invited to an evening of justice, leadership, and connection. Join us in Lewes on Tuesday, October 7 for Meet the Mission: ACLU Leadership Night featuring Deborah Archer, ACLU President and author of Dividing Lines. 🎟️ action.aclu.org/event/de-mtm...

🗣️ At this year’s History Book Festival in Lewes, we’re proud to co-sponsor two powerful author talks that explore how ideas and ordinary people change the world: 🔹 What Is Free Speech? by Fara Dabhoiwala 🔹 Spell Freedom by Elaine Weiss #HBF2025

✊ Know Your Rights. Protect Your Power. Whether you’re interacting with police, navigating immigration issues, standing up at a protest, or just living your life, knowing your rights is your first line of defense. We’ve got easy-to-understand materials to help you: 1/3

🌟 We’re so grateful to have been part of TWO incredible community events this week! 🌟 🍦 Saturday at Impact Life’s Ice Cream Social in Elsmere, we met so many inspiring neighbors as well as 🤝 Monday at the Life Impact Harm Reduction Conference. 1/2

Not just The Life of a Showgirl. The immigrant experience in Delaware deserves the spotlight too We're seeing more and more that ICE raids and discrimination cause real harm in Delaware. Knowing your rights is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your community. 1/3

Throughout the year, our staff works tirelessly on a wide range of issues from legislation to litigation to community engagement. Connect! is your opportunity to get a more in-depth look at what's happening in our office, in the community, and across the state! 🔗 www.aclu-de.org/en/connect-n...

Hey Delaware students! Your voice doesn’t vanish when you step on campus. Whether you're holding a pen, mic, or camera, you have the right to report on civil rights violations, critique your university, and uplift stories your administration may not want told. 🗞️📸🎙️ 1/2

We are honored to receive the Freedom Defenders Award from the Central Delaware NAACP at their 2025 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. Thank you Central Delaware NAACP for this recognition. We will keep doing the work in the courts, in the community!. Join us in the fight today!

📣 You're invited to an evening of justice, leadership, and connection. Join us in Lewes on Tuesday, October 7 for Meet the Mission: ACLU Leadership Night featuring Deborah Archer, ACLU President and author of Dividing Lines. 1/3

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Last night in Dover, we had a powerful conversation about police reform. Two years after House Bills 205 & 206 promised transparency and accountability in DE policing, our community came together to talk about what's changed, what hasn't, and where we go from here. 1/2

🌿 As of 8/1, Delaware has begun legal adult-use marijuana sales. At ACLU-DE, our message is clear: legalizing cannabis should also be about harm reduction, not just celebration. We believe the reform must be more than symbolic. 1/2

60 years after the Voting Rights Act changed history, its promises are still being tested. ACLU-DE is working to protect and expand voting rights in 2025 and beyond. Read how we’re fighting back and how you can help: bit.ly/4lnaxBT

🗣️ It is never a crime to inform people of their legal rights. At ACLU-DE, we believe that knowledge is power. Everyone has the right to understand and share the protections guaranteed to them under the law. 1/2

🔥 From the Desk of Mike Brickner, Executive Director of ACLU-DE 🔥 Every email, every call, every conversation with a legislator moved the needle. This recap is a reflection of the work by our campaign managers, community partners, volunteers, and all of you who showed up and demanded better. 1/3

✨ Please join us in welcoming Julia to the ACLU of Delaware team! ✨ Julia joined us in June as our new Executive Support Assistant — bringing with her a powerful background in restorative practices, somatic healing, and transformational leadership. 1/2

✨ We’re still glowing from our recent ACLU-DE House Party! ✨ Huge thanks to our gracious host and to our powerful guest speaker, board member and former Wilmington police officer Jim Nolan, for sparking such a thoughtful conversation on police reform. 1/3

🗳️ Early voting for the RD 20 Special Election begins TOMORROW, July 24! RD 20 includes Lewes, Milton, Nassau, Pine Town, Belltown, and parts of Harbeson and Georgetown. Showing up to vote is one of the best ways to ensure that the needs and concerns of your community are heard and addressed. 1/2

🚨 VICTORY 🚨 House Bill 205, legislation that protects all legal medical procedures and shields healthcare providers from out-of-state actions and penalties, is now law! 🎉 HB 205 is an important step toward: 1/2

This weekend, we showed up to the Youth Empowerment Event. 🛑 100 Know Your Rights: Stopped by Police packets handed out — and we ran out fast. 💔 The stories we heard were real. Raw. Painful. Our community needs healing, protection, and sustained support. But the joy was just as powerful. 1/3