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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/29/2026 > as-de-legislature-enters-final-push-where-do-its-many-immigration-bills-stand

As legislature enters final push, where do its many immigration bills stand?

1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (1095+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Immigration has been top of mind for Delaware lawmakers throughout the legislature's most recent two-year cycle, with lawmakers introducing a slew of bills meant to curb the impacts of ICE enforcement in the First State. But…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/22/2026 > delaware-to-appeal-ice-labor-data-court-ruling

Delaware to appeal ICE labor data court ruling

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (1088+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware labor officials and the Trump administration are at odds over whether immigration enforcement officials should have access to residents" sensitive data. A recently announced appeal is the latest development in an ongoing court battle that…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 04/14/2026 > judges-orders-delaware-to-turn-over-labor-data-to-ice

Judges orders Delaware to turn over labor data to ICE

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (834+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware labor officials and the Trump administration are at odds over whether immigration enforcement officials should have access to residents" sensitive data. A recent ruling could open new avenues for immigration enforcement in Delaware. Delaware"s…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 03/06/2026 > wilmington-mayor-city-council-introduce-separate-community-safety-proposals

Wilmington mayor, City Council introduce separate community safety proposals

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (609+ words) After Wilmington saw a drop in crime last year, city officials are looking for ways to sustain the progress. But they're doing it through two separate and parallel initiatives." On Monday, Mayor John Carney signed an executive order establishing an…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 03/05/2026 > aclu-questions-constitutionality-of-attorney-generals-updated-loitering-bill

ACLU questions constitutionality of Attorney General's updated loitering bill

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1171+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? Panhandling has become a point of contention in several communities in Delaware, which has raised debate over how to potentially address it. A new proposal from Attorney General Kathy Jennings that aimed to set a standard…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 03/02/2026 > drones-tasers-and-additional-body-cameras-ncco-police-get-50m-tech-upgrade

Drones, tasers & body cameras: NCCPD gets $50 M tech upgrade

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (929+ words) Why Should Delaware Care? New Castle County Police is the latest law enforcement department in Delaware to embrace new technologies that can create additional records of police interactions. But it also comes during a lean year for finances and officials…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 02/13/2026 > ag-jennings-talks-updated-loitering-bill-sparks-pushback-from-lawmakers

AG Jennings talks updated loitering bill, sparks pushback from lawmakers

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1294+ words) As municipalities across Delaware grapple with the impacts of homelessness and panhandling, a revelation by Attorney General Kathy Jennings that her office has drafted a bill to help address the issue prompted questions and confusion from a number of lawmakers…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 12/26/2025 > police-name-suspect-in-dmv-trooper-killing-detail-attack

Police name suspect in DMV trooper killing, detail attack

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (643+ words) Our publisher and CEO, Allison Taylor Levine, is adding $50 to every new member's gift, up to $1, 000. Will you support Spotlight Delaware? Why Should Delaware Care? A Delaware state trooper was killed in an unprovoked attack by a shooter at the…...

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spotlightdelaware. org > 05/06/2025 > police-in-kent-county-town-partner-with-ice-on-immigration-enforcement

Police in Kent County town rescind ICE partnership following a backlash

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (919+ words) Jos" Ignacio Casta'eda Perez came back to the First State after covering nearly 400 miles of the U. S. -Mexico border for the Arizona Republic newspaper. He previously worked for Delaware Online/The News Journal, where he led coverage of marginalized communities across…...