On Friday, CLASI joined in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana v. Talevski, a case that could threaten the ability of millions of vulnerable Americans—including nursing home residents facing abuse and neglect—to enforce their legal rights. The Supreme Court is being asked to…
DetailsIn the wake of Tuesday’s news that a chartered plane of migrants might be coming from Texas to Georgetown, CLASI stands ready and willing—as always—to provide whatever legal education and representation we can to support migrants arriving in Delaware. “All migrants deserve to be treated with dignity and respect as they navigate our legal system,”…
DetailsThe Disabilities Law Program (“DLP”) of the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (“CLASI”) will be monitoring selected polling places statewide for accessibility for people with disabilities during Delaware’s Primary Election Day on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. “We know that one in four adults in Delaware is a person with a disability, and it’s critical to…
DetailsThe CLASI Disabilities Law Program (“DLP”) proposes to adopt revised priorities for the fiscal year beginning October 2022 (FY23). We invite comments on the proposed priorities. Comments may be submitted to Susan Henry, Disabilities Law Program Administrative Assistant, through any of the following methods: By email to Susan Henry by clicking HERE; By mail to…
DetailsOn July 16, 2022, the new 988 crisis line launched nationwide. Here’s what you should be aware of if you or someone you know needs behavioral health crisis services in Delaware: Someone to talk to: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line can now be reached by simply calling or texting a three-digit…
DetailsCLASI is deeply disappointed and troubled by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which has overturned nearly 50 years of legal precedent protecting fundamental rights to reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy in this country. We stand with everyone who will be harmed by this decision. We know that it will…
DetailsGov. Carney has determined to designate CLASI’s Disabilities Law Program as the Client Assistance Program(CAP), a designation previously held by United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, Inc. The full notice can be found on the DHSS website. This designation is open to public comment. To attend a public hearing virtually for public comment you must preregister…
DetailsDelawareans can now check their eligibility for SNAP food benefits using a SNAP eligibility calculator on CLASI’s website. This easy-to-use, mobile-friendly tool shows whether families may be eligible for SNAP benefits, along with the estimated amount of benefits they can expect to receive. The calculator also screens a family’s eligibility for WIC benefits, which provides…
DetailsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 CONTACT: Morgan Kelly, ACLU of Delaware communications director, mkelly@aclu-de.org WILMINGTON, DE—This afternoon, the House Housing and Community Affairs Committee voted to advance Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 101 (SS1 for SB 101) out of committee and onto the floor for a vote by the full House. SS1 for SB…
DetailsCLASI Staff Attorney Abigail Samuels received the 2022 Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship, which provides financial support to an attorney to assist their pursuit of practicing law in the public’s interest. Roxana C. Arsht was a native of Wilmington, Delaware and the first woman to hold a judicial position in the state. She dedicated her life’s…
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