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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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Oct 25, 2012

AP: Judge OKs agreement between state, ACLU over updating birth certificates after sex changes

The Associated Press reported on the consent decree in...

Sep 28, 2012

Chicago Tribune: Group argues to join gay marriage lawsuit

The Chicago Tribune reported about the Illinois Family...

Sep 26, 2012

Capitol Fax: More Illinoisans favor gay marriage now than two years ago

According to a poll, conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute (pdf), support for the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian...

Aug 20, 2012

Statement on Grey v. Hasbrouck

Over the past few years, the ACLU of Illinois has been working to ensure that transgender individuals who were born in Illinois are able to obtain an Illinois birth certificate with the correct...

Aug 8, 2012

Let's Be Clear: Transgender Discrimination IS Sex Discrimination

Recently, the ACLU and numerous allied coalition partners wrote to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to request that HHS issue guidance to make clear that the Patient Protection and...

Aug 8, 2012

Detroit Free Press: Judge to hear arguments against Michigan law banning same-sex benefits for state workers

The Detroit Free Press reported on the ACLU of Michigan’s...