Testimony on HB 370: Youth Health and Safety Act
During the 2021 Veto Session, advocates including Emily Werth and Hon. Susan Fox Gillis testified before committee in support of HB 370, a measure that repealed the Parental Notice of Abortion Act...
DEFENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF ALL ILLINOISANS.
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Testimony on DCFS' Care for LGBTQ Youth
A state report recently found that DCFS fails to meet the needs of LGBTQIA youth in their care. Heidi Dalenberg recently testified in a committee on a way forward for the agency.
Opposing the Proposed City of Chicago “Victims’ Justice Ordinance”
In September 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot publicly proposed allowing the City of Chicago to by-pass the Cook County State’s Attorney Office and directly file civil asset forfeiture...
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Settlement Reached in Case Challenging Chicago Police Deployment
CHICAGO – An Austin-based community group has reached ...
ACLU Responds to Illinois House Passage of Measure Repealing Parental Notice of Abortion Act
This evening, the Illinois House voted to approve the Illinois Youth Health and Safety Act, sending the measure to the Governor. The bill would repeal the...
ACLU Responds to Illinois Senate Passage of Measure Repealing Parental Notice of Abortion Act
Just a few minutes ago, the Illinois Senate approved the Illinois Youth Health and Safety Act, a measure that repeals Illinois’ Parental Notice of Abortion Act, sending the...
Know Your Rights - Abortion in Illinois
Laws around accessing abortion vary from state to state. Illinois law ensures that abortion is legal for all people. Know your rights when accessing abortion care in Illinois.
