Women's and Reproductive Rights
The ACLU of Illinois works to ensure that all women are treated with fairness and dignity in all areas of society – and not as a second-class citizens. The ACLU of Illinois has worked for decades through the courts and legislature to create in Illinois an oasis for basic reproductive care in the Midwest. But the attack on basic access to reproductive health care, including contraception and abortion care remains constant. We believe each woman must be free to decide if and when to become a parent, without intrusion from politicians and elected officials blocking access to this care. The ACLU of Illinois also is working to protect expectant and new mothers from discrimination in the workplace.
Did you know?
- 1Illinois minors need parental notice prior to abortion?
- 2The ACLU helps minors who need a judicial waiver of parental notice.
Illinois Reproductive Health Act FAQ
June 20, 2019Denied Birth Control?
May 29, 2018Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination Project
August 9, 2017
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
February 27, 2017Put Patients First
August 23, 2016“Their Hands are Tied”: Dr. Debra Stulberg on Religious Restrictions on the Provision of Health Care
August 8, 2016
Sarah Spriesch v. City of Chicago
September 25, 2017Melanie Jones v. Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
August 23, 2016Cummins v. Illinois
January 5, 2011
SB 25: Illinois Reproductive Health Act
March 22, 2019SB 1594: Repeal the Forced Parental Involvement Law
March 22, 2019
SB 3503: Support Lactation Rooms in Illinois Courthouses
March 2, 2018HB 40: Access to Abortion in Illinois
July 10, 2017
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