Cases

One of the main ways the ACLU of Illinois works to protect civil liberties and civil rights is through litigation. Litigation remains one of the fundamental tools with which our adept legal team fights for equality and civil rights throughout the state. This section of our website documents the cases we’re working on now and those we’ve handled in recent years.

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Jan 17, 2023

Aurora Pride v. City of Aurora

We represent Aurora Pride, a local LGBT+ rights group, in their lawsuit challenging Aurora’s Special Events Ordinance. The action follows chaos the City created...

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Nov 22, 2022

Luster-Hoskins v. Hall

We represent Angel Luster-Hoskins, who is 38-week pregnant woman detained in the Vermilion County Jail. Luster-Hoskins objected when jail officials attempted to coerce...

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Aug 17, 2022

Hyatt v. Walmart

We filed charges of discrimination against two downstate Walmart stores with the Illinois Department of Human Rights on behalf of Skyler Hyatt, who was denied service...

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Jul 12, 2022

People v. Bowers and People v. Wells

Status: Filed

The ACLU of Illinois and a number of advocates supporting survivors of domestic violence and opposed to mass incarceration submitted amicus briefs in support of two long-time...

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May 26, 2022

Campos v. City of Chicago

Status: Settlement

We represented Julie Campos, a Southside Chicago Latina resident – who was physically assaulted and falsely arrested by a Chicago police officer. The...

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Feb 3, 2022

Ms. F. v. St. Alexius Medical Center

National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) and the ACLU of Illinois filed a charge against St. Alexius Medical Center for a discriminatory, non-consensual drug test...

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