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Chicago Tribune: Police back bill allowing them to record drug suspects
The Chicago Tribune reports about a bill that passed the House on Friday, which would allow undercover police officers to make audio recordings of suspected drug dealers. The ACLU of... Continue reading
Chicago Tribune: Harvey Grossman’s Letter to the Editor
From the Chicago Tribune’s “Voice of the People” section on February 17, 2012. Spirit of openness It is ironic that Mayor Rahm Emanuel relies on his experience in the White... Continue reading
Recent Developments in Warrantless Monitoring Case
Earlier today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled against our plaintiffs, including the late author Studs Terkel, in a series of cases against the telecommunications companies... Continue reading
OregonLive.com: Ron Wyden locks arms with unusual coalition to update electronic privacy protections
Illinois Senator Mark Kirk joined Washington Senator Ron Wyden in support of a piece of legislation which, if passed, would require judges to obtain permission before using geolocation data to... Continue reading
New York Times: Video, a New Tool for the Police, Poses New Legal Issues, Too
Check out the New York Times article about nationwide law enforcement surveillance efforts, and certain state’s laws that prohibit citizens from recording police conduct. The ACLU of Illinois has been... Continue reading
Chicago Tribune: Proposal to test Lake Zurich High athletes for drugs divides parents
Adam Schwartz, senior staff counsel, spoke with the Chicago Tribune about the ACLU of Illinois’ stance on a proposal to drug test student athletes in Lake Zurich schools. “These suspicion-less... Continue reading
Chicago Tribune: Emanuel wants city workers to be big losers
The Chicago Tribune writes about Mayor Emanuel’s workplace wellness initiative that aims to save taxpayer’s money and public employers’ health care premiums. The initiative will consist of annual health screenings... Continue reading
New York Times: Even Those Cleared of Crimes Can Stay on F.B.I.’s Watch List
Read the New York Times article about the FBI’s protocols and utilization of the government’s terrorist watch list. Information about how the FBI and police handle and react to people... Continue reading
Daily Illini: Privacy should not be expected by police
The Daily Illini published an article about the recent cases involving the Illinois Eavesdropping Act which prohibits citizens from being able to audio record police officers performing their public duty.... Continue reading
Ed Yohnka on WGN Radio
WGN Radio talks to ACLU of Illinois spokesperson Ed Yohnka about how the state of Florida’s policy of drug testing welfare recipients and people living in public housing is a... Continue reading
