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Civil Rights Laws in Delaware.

Delaware civil-rights practice combines federal constitutional and statutory claims with the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA) and the Delaware Fair Housing Act. The Delaware Department of Labor Office of Anti-Discrimination handles employment charges; federal Title VII, ADA, ADEA, § 1983, and the federal Fair Housing Act remain central drivers.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Administrative and court deadlines vary by claim19 Del. C. §§ 710 et seq.; federal civil-rights statutes

Delaware civil-rights claims do not follow one universal deadline. DDEA employment claims generally begin with a charge to the Delaware Department of Labor or EEOC within strict filing windows; § 1983 claims borrow Delaware’s personal-injury limitations period.

State law

Key Delaware Statutes

Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act19 Del. C. §§ 710 et seq.

DDEA prohibits employment discrimination based on protected classes, with administrative enforcement through the Delaware Department of Labor.

Federal Civil Rights Statutes42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983, 2000e et seq.

Many Delaware civil-rights cases run through federal civil-rights statutes — including § 1983 for state-actor misconduct and Title VII for employment discrimination.

State law

Official Sources

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Delaware.

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