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Congratulations Shani Davis!
February 18, 2010 8:45 pm | Posted by Allie Carter
Congratulations to ACLU client (and Olympic speedskater) Shani Davis for his victory in yesterday’s men’s 1,000 meter race! Davis is the first speedskater ever to win gold in the event... Continue reading
Covert cameras coming to Chicago
February 17, 2010 7:02 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Police Superintendent Jodi Weis said he wants to replace blue light cameras with covert cameras in Chicago, according to the Chicago Sun Times. Ed Yohnka, communications director and spokesman for... Continue reading
Google and NSA- A frightening partnership
February 12, 2010 8:49 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
The proposed Google and National Security Agency partnership is supposed to protect Google from cyber attacks, according to the Washington Post, but that seemingly innocent explanation has some freighting ramifications,... Continue reading
Celebrate Black History Month with the ACLU of Illinois
February 10, 2010 10:09 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
February is Black History Month. In honor of the celebration, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is remembering some cases in our long history of working for racial justice... Continue reading
Legal update: ACLU goes before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Sherman v. Township High School District 214
February 10, 2010 8:51 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
The ACLU of Illinois participated in oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Wednesday in Sherman v. Township High School District 214 challenging an Illinois... Continue reading
Parental notification laws detrimental for young women
February 8, 2010 8:53 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Lorie Chaiten, director of the reproductive rights project for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois answered frequently asked questions regarding parental notification laws in Illinois Feb. 5 on The... Continue reading
Happy National Freedom Day!
February 1, 2010 8:55 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Today is National Freedom Day, which commemorates when Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment outlawing slavery. National Freedom Day follows a month-long campaign to increase awareness about present-day slavery and... Continue reading
Local artist fights for First Amendment rights after audio recording his arrest
January 29, 2010 8:57 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
On Dec. 2, Chris Drew, a local street artist, was arrested for selling art without a peddler’s license at State and Washington, a prohibited art selling area, which are both... Continue reading
Support the Reproductive Health and Access Act!
January 27, 2010 9:02 pm | By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern
Do you believe everyone should be allowed to make their own decisions about their reproductive health, and everyone should be guaranteed the ability to use or refuse contraception? If so,... Continue reading
Protect Reproductive Health and Access in Illinois
January 22, 2010 10:17 pm | Posted by Allie Carter
The Reproductive Health and Access Act will be refiled in the Illinois House of Representatives this February, and we need YOU to urge your legislators to support it. Join us... Continue reading