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CANA v. City of Chicago

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois filed a lawsuit in October of 2011 to challenge what had long been known across the City of Chicago – namely, that Chicago... Continue reading

ACLU v. ISP

In September, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois asked a state court in Chicago to compel the Illinois State Police (ISP) to turn over records about the Illinois Statewide... Continue reading

ACLU v. Alvarez

UPDATE 5/8/2012: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled for the ACLU of Illinois in a case involving Illinois’ controversial eavesdropping law and the right to audio... Continue reading

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We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization, dedicated to protecting freedom, liberty, equality and justice for all within the United States. With a membership of more than 23,000 across Illinois - a total of more than 550,000 across the nation - the ACLU accomplishes its goals through litigation, lobbying and education programs.