Protest and Surveillance during the DNC
The threats to our civil liberties have only become greater as surveillance technology has expanded to meet law enforcement demands.
DEFENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF ALL ILLINOISANS.
FROM THE BLOG:
2024 Summer Legislative Update
The 2024 Spring Legislative Session concluded in May during which the ACLU of Illinois and our partners worked on legislation on a range of issues to advance our civil rights and liberties.
Reproductive Rights Detained
With Expecting Justice, the ACLU of Illinois and the WJI saw the need for a deeper evaluation of the often-overlooked conditions for those who are pregnant or postpartum, and others needing reproductive...
PRESS RELEASES:
University of Illinois Warned to Respect Free Speech on Campus as New Semester Begins
Administrators and leaders are being warned that changes to the University’s speech and protest policies, and overzealous discipline of student protestors, are having a chilling effect on expression on the...
ACLU of Illinois Responds to Passage of KIND Act (House Bill 4781)
The Illinois House concurred in the adoption of House Bill 4781 (the KIND Act), sending the bill to Governor Pritzker.
North Suburban Library Boards Warned About Room Rental Policies that Violate First Amendment
Northbrook Public Library and the Highland Park Public Library have been put on notice about room rental policies that violate the Constitution’s First Amendment.
Know Your Rights - Protesting
Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
