Campaigns & Initiatives

We continue to challenge Trump’s abuse of power nationwide in the courts, in legislatures, and on the ground in Illinois and across the country.

When free speech rights are being threatened in your community, each of us need to show up.

Voting is fundamental to the protection of civil liberties and civil rights. With our vote, we are able to determine the type of policy we want at the federal, state and local level. We must vote for all values at every level, and in every election, to fight for our rights.

When rights are being threatened in your community, each of us needs to show up.

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are a powerful surveillance tool increasingly being purchased and deployed across many communities and on expressways across Illinois.

Racial discrimination in policing is illegal and undermines public safety. We expect police to enforce laws in a neutral way, not targeting people based on race.

Illinois officially became the first state to abolish the unfair practice of jailing people accused of crimes simply because they cannot afford to pay a money bond.

BIPA establishes standards for how companies must handle Illinois consumers’ biometric information.

No one should be punished for asking for help. That is the simple premise of the ACLU of Illinois’ efforts to repeal a series of harsh, unconstitutional panhandling ordinances across Illinois.