We Fought Back
In 2021, because of the commitment of supporters and activists like you, the courage of our clients, and the strength of our partnerships the ACLU of Illinois continued to protect and expand civil...
DEFENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF ALL ILLINOISANS.
FROM THE BLOG:
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 Susan Fox Gillis testified before committee in support of HB 370, a measure that repealed the Parental Notice of Abortion Act...
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.
PRESS RELEASES:
ACLU of Illinois Statement on Nomination of Nusrat Choudhury to Federal Judgeship in the US District Court in the Eastern District of New York
In response to the announcement that President Joe Biden is nominating Nusrat Choudhury, legal director at that ACLU of Illinois, to be a federal judge in...
Broad Alliance Opposes Proposed Gang Asset Forfeiture Ordinance
An alliance of faith-based and anti-violence community leaders have joined policy organizations and government agencies to call on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to drop her plan to use new civil asset...
Judge Orders Federal Government to Improve Care, Decide on Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Woman
For the first time ever, a federal court has ordered the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to evaluate a transgender woman for gender-affirming surgery.
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.
