With the Bill of Rights as its starting point, the ACLU is a principled organization that guides us in rationalizing our relationships with each other and with the state. May 8, 2012
Victory for First Amendment Right to Audio Record Police
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois in a case involving Illinois’ controversial eavesdropping law. The ACLU is... Continue reading
September 13, 2011
ACLU asks appeals court to prevent future prosecutions for recording public conversations with police
Learn More ACLU v. Alvarez case page Tell us your opinion: Should recording police officers engaged in conversations with civilians in public result in prosecution? View pictures from the hearing... Continue reading
August 19, 2010
ACLU seeks end to prosecutions for recording public conversations with police
CHICAGO – Responding to a series of incidents in which individuals in four counties in Illinois have been charged with violating Illinois’ eavesdropping law for making audio recordings of public... Continue reading
