The ACLU of Illinois firmly believes that rights should not be limited based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. We stand in support of inclusive policies that strengthen rights for LGBT individuals. After securing the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in Illinois, the ACLU of Illinois has continued to protect gay and lesbian couples from discrimination by those who justify their actions based on religion. Our advocacy also supports people who are transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming, so that they are able to live their authentic lives, without discrimination in employment, access to accurate identity documents and public schools. And, the ACLU is continuing our historic work to resist and combat discrimination for those with HIV.
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Hyatt v. Walmart
August 17, 2022Iglesias v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
September 28, 2020Brown v. Circle K
August 27, 2019
Monroe v. Jeffreys
January 29, 2018Maday v. District 211
December 10, 2017Parents and Students for Privacy v. District 211
May 26, 2016
HB 2542: Remove Felony Bar for Individuals Seeking a Name Change
February 10, 2023HB 4664: Patient and Provider Protection Act
January 12, 2023HB 1063: Decriminalize HIV in Illinois
July 27, 2021
HB 2542: Remove Felony Bar for Individuals Seeking a Name Change
April 4, 2021HB 1785: Vital Records Modernization Act
July 10, 2017
The Latest

ACLU of Illinois Hails Passage of House Bill 2542 Modernizing...
January 10, 2023
In Landmark Settlement, Federal Bureau of Prisons Agrees to...
June 1, 2022
Denial of Healthcare Coverage to Transgender Employees Violates...
March 8, 2022
BOP Should Provide Cristina Iglesias with Immediate Care
February 9, 2022
Federal Bureau of Prisons Again Denies Gender-Affirming Surgery for...
January 28, 2022
Judge Orders Federal Government to Improve Care, Decide on Gender...
December 28, 2021
Testimony on DCFS' Care for LGBTQ Youth
November 5, 2021