RULE OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY
We support policies that secure the nation’s borders, uphold the rule of law, ensure lawful and orderly immigration, and protect communities from the economic, public safety, and humanitarian consequences of unchecked illegal entry.
HB 151 (2026) – Amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to prohibit the operation of private, for-profit detention facilities in Delaware, requiring all detention functions to be carried out by government entities. The bill eliminates private detention options regardless of cost, capacity, or performance, raising questions about increased taxpayer burden, staffing shortages, operational flexibility, and whether the state can absorb all detention responsibilities without negatively impacting public safety or correctional outcomes.
Republican position: Generally cautious to opposed — acknowledging the importance of accountability in corrections while viewing a blanket prohibition as ideologically driven, potentially costly, and likely to reduce flexibility without clear public safety benefits.
HB 277 (2026) – Amends Title 21 of the Delaware Code to revise procedures and requirements related to safety during traffic stops, with the stated goal of improving interactions between law enforcement and motorists. The bill introduces changes that may affect how traffic stops are conducted, documented, or evaluated, potentially influencing officer discretion and post-incident review.
Republican position: Mixed — supporting officer and public safety objectives while raising concerns about unintended consequences, enforcement clarity, and increased legal exposure for law enforcement acting in good faith.
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SB 224 (2026) – Amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to modify the Department of Correction’s authority related to sentence modification by changing a statutory requirement to adopt regulations into a discretionary authorization. The bill reduces mandatory rulemaking requirements for the executive branch in an area affecting sentencing and incarceration, potentially limiting transparency and legislative oversight. Changes involving sentence modification carry significant implications for separation of powers, accountability, and public confidence in the justice system.
Republican position: Largely opposed — raising serious concerns about expanded executive discretion, reduced oversight, and erosion of statutory guardrails governing sentencing and incarceration decisions.
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2023 Platform
Open Letter to President Biden
Dear President Biden,
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The United States and Americans happily welcome people who choose to legally immigrate into our country. These immigrants are vetted through a thorough process. We know who they are. They are coming to contribute to our society and will not become a burden to the system.
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Many who enter are military aged men, from countries all over the world.
The vast numbers of illegal immigrants flowing across our Southern Border have created a national security threat to the United States. What is happening at our Southern Border is an invasion. Cities across the country are buckling from the steady, large numbers of illegal immigrants, taxing our resources. Delaware is no exception. Since your Administration took office in 2021, over 9+ MILLION illegal immigrants have crossed our Southern Border. That number is equivalent to 9 times the population of Delaware!
Our President and elected leaders’ primary responsibility is to protect the citizenry and our borders. The Department of Homeland Security has been sounding the alarm since 2022, but not one in your Administration is listening. While billions of dollars flow to Ukraine to protect their borders, the Biden Administration refuses to take action to protect the American people. They simply don’t care and have made it clear that when it comes to Americans, we may pay the bill but we come dead last, if at all.
Your Administration has spent millions of dollars each year, paid to non-governmental agencies (NGOs) to pay to transport illegal immigrants throughout the country. Many would describe that as human trafficking. We can only surmise that the 100,000 unaccompanied minor children, the “missing,” and “origins unknown” who have crossed the border since 2021, may truly be at risk for child sex trafficking.
While the Administration fuels this crisis, using Americans’ hard earned tax dollars to “fund” this catastrophe, the crushing impact on cities and communities throughout the country results in increased crime, fentanyl poisoning deaths, increased housing cost, food costs, etc. Dollars that should be spent on Americans’ needs have instead been dismissed and redirected towards illegal immigrants. In New York we saw a school closed to students, with little notice, in order to prioritize illegal immigrants’ shelter.
This is an invasion. It is intentional. It is creating chaos, devastation and lawlessness across our nation. It must stop. What will you do, Mr. President?
Michele Sylvester
Wilmington
February 2024
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