As the leading civil rights and civil liberties organization in the Land of Lincoln, the ACLU of Illinois works constantly to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do in the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than an informed and engaged public citizenry. Knowledge is power.
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Jan 17, 2025
How The Local Elected Offices On Your 2025 Ballot Impact Civil Liberties
Local elections are important in the fight to protect basic rights and civil liberties.
Local elections are important in the fight to protect basic rights and civil liberties.
Dec 3, 2024
The ACLU was Built for this Moment
We have confronted – and overcome – attacks on our rights for more than 100 years and are not backing down now.
We have confronted – and overcome – attacks on our rights for more than 100 years and are not backing down now.
Aug 15, 2024
Protest and Surveillance during the DNC
Government Accountability and Personal Privacy
The threats to our civil liberties have only become greater as surveillance technology has expanded to meet law enforcement demands.
The threats to our civil liberties have only become greater as surveillance technology has expanded to meet law enforcement demands.
Jul 22, 2024
2024 Summer Legislative Update
The 2024 Spring Legislative Session concluded in May during which the ACLU of Illinois and our partners worked on legislation on a range of issues to advance our civil rights and liberties.
The 2024 Spring Legislative Session concluded in May during which the ACLU of Illinois and our partners worked on legislation on a range of issues to advance our civil rights and liberties.
Mar 27, 2024
Reproductive Rights Detained
Women's and Reproductive Rights
With Expecting Justice, the ACLU of Illinois and the WJI saw the need for a deeper evaluation of the often-overlooked conditions for those who are pregnant or postpartum, and others needing reproductive...
With Expecting Justice, the ACLU of Illinois and the WJI saw the need for a deeper evaluation of the often-overlooked conditions for those who are pregnant or postpartum, and others needing reproductive...
Mar 21, 2024
What to Know about the Abortion Case in the Supreme Court
Women's and Reproductive Rights
On Tuesday, March 26 the Supreme Court of the United States heard a case involving the broad availability of mifepristone, the safest and most widely used medication for abortion care.
On Tuesday, March 26 the Supreme Court of the United States heard a case involving the broad availability of mifepristone, the safest and most widely used medication for abortion care.