Dozens of Chicagoans—mostly Black and brown people—gave searing public testimony in court about terrifying and degrading experiences with Chicago police before the federal judge who oversees the Chicago...
Find out more about some of our initiatives that passed during the carry over session.
In 2022, because of the commitment of supporters and activists like you, the courage of our clients, the work our dedicated staff, and the on the ground efforts of our partners the ACLU of Illinois...
We filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Aurora Pride challenging the city’s special events ordinance which gives the city police a veto by allowing them not to staff the event if they do not agree with the...
The Lightfoot campaign’s email to Chicago Public School teachers urging them to offer extra credit to students as an incentive to volunteer on the Mayor’s re-election campaign is inappropriately coercive...
This Illinois House and Senate passed HB 4664 to reinforce protections for abortion and gender-affirming health care in Illinois.
If you are under 18 you have the right to make many decisions about your own reproductive health in Illinois. Find more information and resources below.
