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Democracy, ethics, and the rule of law
Candidate positionIn a state with more corporations than people, it’s imperative that the Attorney General ensure that entities taking advantage of Delaware’s corporate franchise do not engage in fraud, waste, and abuse. Instead of bending over backwards to protect the “broligarchy” class of billionaires, Dwayne will embolden the Department of Justice’s fraud section to rigorously prosecute corporate fraud that illegally targets Delaware consumers. A one-sided system that only incentivizes incorporation in Delaware without any accountability to the public fails us all. Delaware’s shareholders, consumers, and small business owners cannot afford to be drug to the bottom by corporate abuse by the billionaire class.
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In a state with more corporations than people, it’s imperative that the Attorney General ensure that entities taking advantage of Delaware’s corporate franchise do not engage in fraud, waste, and abuse. Instead of bending over backwards to protect the “broligarchy” class of billionaires, Dwayne will embolden the Department of Justice’s fraud section to rigorously prosecute corporate fraud that illegally targets Delaware consumers. A one-sided system that only incentivizes incorporation in Delaware without any accountability to the public fails us all. Delaware’s shareholders, consumers, and small business owners cannot afford to be drug to the bottom by corporate abuse by the billionaire class.
Democracy, ethics, and the rule of law
Candidate positionThe Attorney General is an independent legal officer whose duty is to ensure that the State upholds its obligations to the people. When elected officials swear to uphold the Constitutions of the United States and Delaware, it is the Attorney General’s role to ensure that those officials adhere to that oath. This means that when a state agency engages in abuse of power, the Attorney General represents the people, not the agency. Dwayne has fought to ensure that agency officials adhere to their constitutional duties while the State has paid millions of taxpayer dollars to defend indefensible abuse and corruption. Too often, elected officials forget that they serve those who elected them instead of the institutions that keep them in power. Dwayne is not beholden to any political party or incumbent class. Delaware deserves an Attorney General who’s not afraid of holding other elected officials accountable to the people.
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The Attorney General is an independent legal officer whose duty is to ensure that the State upholds its obligations to the people. When elected officials swear to uphold the Constitutions of the United States and Delaware, it is the Attorney General’s role to ensure that those officials adhere to that oath. This means that when a state agency engages in abuse of power, the Attorney General represents the people, not the agency. Dwayne has fought to ensure that agency officials adhere to their constitutional duties while the State has paid millions of taxpayer dollars to defend indefensible abuse and corruption. Too often, elected officials forget that they serve those who elected them instead of the institutions that keep them in power. Dwayne is not beholden to any political party or incumbent class. Delaware deserves an Attorney General who’s not afraid of holding other elected officials accountable to the people.
Democracy, ethics, and the rule of law
Candidate positionDwayne’s entire legal career has been dedicated to enforcing civil rights, including advancing voting rights, protecting free speech and privacy, and fighting cruel and unusual punishment. He has served as Vice Chair on Delaware’s Human and Civil Rights Commission, enforcing the state’s civil rights statutes prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations and housing. Unfortunately, too often the Department of Justice has failed to prosecute claims of discrimination, either burdening the Division for Human and Civil Rights and its Commissioners, making them incapable of enforcing the laws, or leaving complainants with no remedy whatsoever. Dwayne will empower Delaware’s Human and Civil Rights agencies, including the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust, to ensure that there is no place for discrimination in Delaware.
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Dwayne’s entire legal career has been dedicated to enforcing civil rights, including advancing voting rights, protecting free speech and privacy, and fighting cruel and unusual punishment. He has served as Vice Chair on Delaware’s Human and Civil Rights Commission, enforcing the state’s civil rights statutes prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations and housing. Unfortunately, too often the Department of Justice has failed to prosecute claims of discrimination, either burdening the Division for Human and Civil Rights and its Commissioners, making them incapable of enforcing the laws, or leaving complainants with no remedy whatsoever. Dwayne will empower Delaware’s Human and Civil Rights agencies, including the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust, to ensure that there is no place for discrimination in Delaware.
Service and Leadership
Candidate positionPolicyHis work extends beyond the courtroom. As Vice-Chair of the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission, Dwayne presides over evidentiary hearings to resolve discrimination complaints and develops policies to modernize Delaware’s civil rights framework. He also trains the next generation of advocates as an Adjunct Professor at Delaware Law School, focusing on the dignity rights of incarcerated populations.
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His work extends beyond the courtroom. As Vice-Chair of the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission, Dwayne presides over evidentiary hearings to resolve discrimination complaints and develops policies to modernize Delaware’s civil rights framework. He also trains the next generation of advocates as an Adjunct Professor at Delaware Law School, focusing on the dignity rights of incarcerated populations.
Fresh Leadership.Real Oversight. Civil Rights for all.
Candidate positionBeliefDwayne Bensing is running for Attorney General to lead a New Guard at the Department of Justice—one that is unburdened by the status quo and ready to fight for every Delawarean
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Dwayne Bensing is running for Attorney General to lead a New Guard at the Department of Justice—one that is unburdened by the status quo and ready to fight for every Delawarean
TACKLING CORPORATE GREED
Candidate positionBeliefIn the corporate capital of the world, "the way it’s always been done" isn't enough. We need to hold billionaires and conglomerates to the same standards as small business owners. Dwayne will take on corporate abuse and protect working families.
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In the corporate capital of the world, "the way it’s always been done" isn't enough. We need to hold billionaires and conglomerates to the same standards as small business owners. Dwayne will take on corporate abuse and protect working families.
A Proven Watchdog: Standing Up to Power
Candidate’s account of past workRecord / Past ActionBefore joining the ACLU-DE, Dwayne proved his independence as a whistleblower within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights–taking on Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos. Facing retaliation for pushing back against an unlawful directive aimed at harming transgender students, Dwayne took a stand. He successfully sued the Department under the Whistleblower Protection Act, proving that he will always prioritize the rights of the people over his own career security.
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Before joining the ACLU-DE, Dwayne proved his independence as a whistleblower within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights–taking on Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos. Facing retaliation for pushing back against an unlawful directive aimed at harming transgender students, Dwayne took a stand. He successfully sued the Department under the Whistleblower Protection Act, proving that he will always prioritize the rights of the people over his own career security.
The Fight for Educational Equity
Candidate’s account of past workRecord / Past ActionModernized Property Taxes: Forced the first property reassessments in decades to ensure fair taxation for homeowners.
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Modernized Property Taxes: Forced the first property reassessments in decades to ensure fair taxation for homeowners.
