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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Nov 6, 2013
The Daily Herald: How Illinois' vote for same-sex marriage unfolded
The Daily Herald has a great play-by-play piece on yesterday's...
The Daily Herald has a great play-by-play piece on yesterday's...
Nov 6, 2013
Windy City Times: House and Senate pass marriage bill; bill goes to governor
Yesterday the Illinois legislature gave same-sex couples the freedom to marry, making Illinois the 15th state (plus the District of Columbia) to do so, and the 9th new marriage state in just the last 12...
Yesterday the Illinois legislature gave same-sex couples the freedom to marry, making Illinois the 15th state (plus the District of Columbia) to do so, and the 9th new marriage state in just the last 12...
Nov 6, 2013
Illinois Marriage Law - Frequently Asked Questions
The Illinois legislature passed the “Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Marriage Fairness Act.” Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the new marriage law and about the recent court...
The Illinois legislature passed the “Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Marriage Fairness Act.” Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the new marriage law and about the recent court...
Nov 5, 2013
VICTORY! Senate Bill 10 (The Freedom to Marry) Passes in the Illinois House
Statement of John Knight, Director, LGBT Project of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois
"Today is an historic day for the State of Illinois, and a great...
Statement of John Knight, Director, LGBT Project of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois
"Today is an historic day for the State of Illinois, and a great...