As the leading civil rights and civil liberties organization in the Land of Lincoln, the ACLU of Illinois works constantly to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do in the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than an informed and engaged public citizenry. Knowledge is power.
We continue to challenge Trump’s abuse of power nationwide in the courts, in legislatures, and on the ground with supporters like you.
We continue to challenge Trump’s abuse of power nationwide in the courts, in legislatures, and on the ground with supporters like you.
We have put together talking points and ideas to help all of us feel empowered to speak up and speak out against these abuses of power.
We have put together talking points and ideas to help all of us feel empowered to speak up and speak out against these abuses of power.
Local elections are important in the fight to protect basic rights and civil liberties.
Local elections are important in the fight to protect basic rights and civil liberties.
We have confronted – and overcome – attacks on our rights for more than 100 years and are not backing down now.
We have confronted – and overcome – attacks on our rights for more than 100 years and are not backing down now.
The threats to our civil liberties have only become greater as surveillance technology has expanded to meet law enforcement demands.
The threats to our civil liberties have only become greater as surveillance technology has expanded to meet law enforcement demands.
The 2024 Spring Legislative Session concluded in May during which the ACLU of Illinois and our partners worked on legislation on a range of issues to advance our civil rights and liberties.
The 2024 Spring Legislative Session concluded in May during which the ACLU of Illinois and our partners worked on legislation on a range of issues to advance our civil rights and liberties.
