In these times of quick fixes to all problems no matter how large, there are few organizations that have the staying power of the ACLU to defend the civil rights of the most vulnerable.
Take Action: Use Social Media to Prevent Bullying
For too many Illinois students, bullying remains a problem. Bullying has consequences: more than a quarter of Illinois high school students report that they have skipped school days because they... Continue reading
Victory for Children
Wonderful news! Foster children in Illinois will continue to be placed in safe, loving homes based on their individual best interests – not the religious tenets of the foster care... Continue reading
Spoiler alert: They are lying
During the first week of the veto session in Springfield, anti-abortion groups were racing around the Capitol coming up with new and more outrageous lies about House Bill 3027, a... Continue reading
From Pranks to Prison
Cross-posted from Blog of Rights. It’s safe to say that Tyell Morton, a high school senior at Rushville High in Indiana, is probably not laughing anymore. A few months ago... Continue reading
El Cuarto Ano High School Students Make Their Voices Heard
A group of students from El Cuarto Ano Association House Alternative High School took care of business on Wednesday, meeting with Congressman Danny Davis, and asking him to become a... Continue reading
Children’s well-being not put first
Cross-posted in the Rockford Register Star. The Rockford Diocese recently announced Catholic Charities would end state-supported adoption and foster care programs. More than 50 employees will lose their jobs and... Continue reading
Cop Breaks a Kid’s Arm and Tasers Him. His Offense? Saggy Pants.
Derby, Kansas, high school sophomore Jonathan Villarreal was walking to the bus after school when a police officer ordered him to pull his pants up above his hips. Jonathan refused,... Continue reading
Senate Bill 1123: Discrimination by religiously affiliated adoption agencies
Legislative Director Mary Dixon provided testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee on an amendment to Senate Bill 1123 on March 13th. This dangerous bill would permit religiously-based adoption agencies acting... Continue reading
Gettin’ Things Done in Springfield
It’s been a busy few months in Springfield. ACLU members and supporters have been working hard – contacting their legislators in Springfield on dozens of bills – fighting back bad... Continue reading
Tell the Senate: Keep Your Mitts Off the Civil Union Act
Filed on Monday, April 11th, Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1123 would permit religiously-based adoption agencies acting on behalf of the State of Illinois (and using STATE funds!) to discriminate against couples who have entered into a civil union and, as a consequence, place children at risk of being denied the best family placement for them. The State of Illinois should not sanction and fund discrimination.
