October 19, 2011
Illinois to issue accurate birth certificates without arbitrary surgery requirement
Illinois State officials, following action by a state legislative committee, have stated in recent court filings that transgender individuals born in Illinois now are eligible for birth certificates reflecting their... Continue reading
July 19, 2011
State Issues New Birth Certificates to Three Transgender ACLU Clients
CHICAGO –After years of promises and inaction, three ACLU of Illinois clients soon will receive new birth certificates from the Division of Vital Records of the Illinois Department of Public... Continue reading
May 11, 2011
Individuals Ask Court to Declare Unconstitutional Illinois Vital Records Requirements for Genital Surgery
CHICAGO –Despite promises to the contrary, the Division of Vital Records of the Illinois Department of Public Health has failed to fix its practice of refusing to correct the gender... Continue reading






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