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A message for LGBT youth and Allies in Illinois
March 31, 2010 7:39 pm | By John Knight, Director, LGBT Project
Dear LGBT Students, GSA Members, and Friends, Constance McMillen stood up for her right to take her girlfriend to the senior prom dressed in a tuxedo. Her fight has not... Continue reading
The fight for reproductive freedom is a marathon, not a sprint
March 29, 2010 9:41 pm | By Colleen Connell, Executive Director
The ACLU of Illinois has been fighting for reproductive freedom and for vulnerable teens for nearly 40 years. Unfortunately, we lost a round in our battle against compelled parental involvement... Continue reading
Stricter standards for military discharge under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
March 26, 2010 9:06 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Changes to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy were announced Thursday that will raise the standard for discharging gay military members, according to an article from the American Civil Liberties... Continue reading
Another case of LGBT discrimination at Itawamba High School
March 26, 2010 9:01 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Constance McMillen is not the only student who has contacted the American Civil Liberties Union about LGBT discrimination at Itawamba Agricultural High School this year, according to a recent article... Continue reading
ACLU questions legality of drone attacks
March 26, 2010 8:54 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
The American Civil Liberties Union asked the government to disclose the legal basis for its use of predator drones to conduct “targeted killings” overseas on Jan. 18 in a Freedom... Continue reading
Mississippi prom ruling: School violated student’s First Amendment rights
March 24, 2010 9:07 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
A Mississippi federal court ruled Constance McMillen’s First Amendment rights were violated after her high school decided to cancel the prom rather than let her bring a same-sex date allowing... Continue reading
Historic agreement will bring change to Illinois nursing homes
March 17, 2010 9:18 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
A historic agreement brought about by the ACLU of Illinois will require state officials to offer residents in “institutions for mental diseases” or IMDs the opportunity to move into community-based... Continue reading
Ben Wolf speaks on WBEZ’s “848″ about IMD settlement
March 17, 2010 9:17 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Ben Wolf, associate legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, spoke on WBEZ’s “848″ program Tuesday about the recent settlement brought about by the ACLU of Illinois.... Continue reading
ACLU of Illinois fights against abortion-notice law in court
March 17, 2010 9:11 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Lorie Chaiten, director of the Reproductive Rights Project for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, was in court Monday to challenge the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995.... Continue reading
“The Onion” chimes in about Mississippi same-sex prom debate
March 17, 2010 9:09 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
“The Onion” recently offered some comedic relief about the Mississippi student who wanted to bring her same-sex date to the prom. The school decided to cancel prom rather than let... Continue reading
