Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled for the ACLU of Illinois in a case involving Illinois’ controversial eavesdropping law and the right to audio record police in public.

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The City of Chicago has announced that its police will not enforce the eavesdropping law - which prohibits citizens from audio recording police officers - during the NATO Summit protests. READ MORE

As Chicago gets ready for the NATO Summit in May, protesters from around the world are getting ready to arrive in the city. Chicago has different laws than other cities do. Be prepared. Do you know your rights?

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In May, Chicago will host the NATO summit. Many groups are planning to hold rallies and marches in the streets of Chicago during the summit. Observers expect thousands of demonstrators to come. We're working to ensure their free speech rights are respected.

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05/10/12 | Religious Liberty
Bureau County Republican: Board – ‘Thou shalt not’

05/09/12 | Free Speech, Police Oversight
ABC 7 Chicago: Illinois eavesdropping law blocked by federal court

05/09/12 | Free Speech, Police Oversight
Chicago Tribune: Court orders ban on enforcement of Illinois eavesdropping law

05/31/12 | Voting Rights
Voting and Speaking Out – Romeoville

06/14/12 | Voting Rights
Voting and Speaking Out – Streamwood

06/20/12
Volunteer Night

05/15/12
Take Action: Use Social Media to Prevent Bullying

05/14/12
Free Speech in McCormick Place

04/24/12
ACLU Report: Know Your Right to Protest in Chicago