Since it’s founding in 1920, the ACLU has held steadfast to the singularly important goal of holding America and American lawmakers accountable to the values set forth in our US Constitution. November 16, 2009
Reversing Two Restrictive Policies, Illinois Issues Accurate Birth Certificates to Three Transgender Persons
CHICAGO – In an important reversal of two policies restricting who can obtain accurate birth certificates after sex reassignment surgery, the State of Illinois has issued new, accurate birth certificates... Continue reading
February 19, 2009
Women Ask Court to Order New Illinois Birth Certificates Following Sex Reassignment Surgery Abroad
Chicago – Citing the need to have an accurate birth certificate for identification purposes, two women born in Illinois today asked a court to order the State to issue new... Continue reading
