
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
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.
Brown v. Circle K
August 27, 2019Monroe v. Baldwin
January 29, 2018Maday v. District 211
December 10, 2017
Parents and Students for Privacy v. District 211
May 26, 2016Wathen v. Timber Creek Bed & Breakfast
June 5, 2013Lazaro and Matos v. Orr
June 4, 2012
HB 1785: Vital Records Modernization Act
July 10, 2017
The Latest

Coalition of Advocacy Organizations Calls on Governor Pritzker,...
November 5, 2019
ACLU Reacts to District 211’s Proposed Policy Allowing Full Access...
September 12, 2019
Circle K Management Harassed and Fired Illinois Employee Because...
August 22, 2019
ACLU Welcomes Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ...
June 30, 2019
Illinois Senate Directs Auditor General to Evaluate Care to LGBTQ...
May 31, 2019
ACLU Responds to Trump Administration’s Attack on Transgender &...
May 24, 2019
Transgender Prisoners’ Lives at Risk Due to Gross Inadequacies in...
May 3, 2019