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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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Mar 2, 2011

Can state-funded foster care agencies discriminate against gay parents?

According to the Chicago Tribune, state officials are investigating religiously-affiliated...

Mar 1, 2011

"Defense of Marriage Act" Unconstitutional

Last week, the Obama administration announced today that it will no longer defend the discriminatory "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA) in court.

In a recent...

Jan 19, 2011

Download the Brief

The latest copy of the Illinois Brief, the ACLU of Illinois' quarterly newsletter, is available for download. This issue covers important current issues like civil unions, repeal of the death penalty and...

Dec 14, 2010

What You Should Know About Illinois' (Soon-to-Be) New Civil Union Law

On December 1st, 2010, the Illinois Senate approved the...

Dec 14, 2010

AG letter of advice re Student Assistance Organization Business Grants

Sandra Benson Brantley, Counsel to the General Assembly, Office of the Attorney General:

"I do not believe that the budget language can extend enforcement provisions and remedies available...

Sandra Benson Brantley, Counsel to the General Assembly, Office of the Attorney General:

"I do not believe that the budget language can extend enforcement provisions and remedies available...

Dec 2, 2010

The Road Behind, the Road Ahead for LGBT Equality in Illinois

This week, Illinois changed the course of history.

By a vote of 32-24, the Illinois Senate approved the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, which will extend important...

This week, Illinois changed the course of history.

By a vote of 32-24, the Illinois Senate approved the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, which will extend important...