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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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Jun 28, 2010

School Code Amended to Prevent Bullying

SB 3266 – Public Act 96-0952

Sponsored by Senator Lightford, SB 3266 defines bullying, requires school districts and non-public, non-sectarian elementary or secondary schools...

SB 3266 – Public Act 96-0952

Sponsored by Senator Lightford, SB 3266 defines bullying, requires school districts and non-public, non-sectarian elementary or secondary schools...

Apr 23, 2010

Anti-bullying Bill Passes the House 108-0!

At the ACLU of Illinois, we work hard to protect the rights of individuals to be free from discrimination: that includes the rights of all students to be free from discriminatory harassment in public...

At the ACLU of Illinois, we work hard to protect the rights of individuals to be free from discrimination: that includes the rights of all students to be free from discriminatory harassment in public...

Mar 31, 2010

A message for LGBT youth and Allies in Illinois

Dear LGBT Students, GSA Members, and Friends,

Constance McMillen stood up for her right to take her girlfriend to the senior prom dressed in a tuxedo. Her fight has not been easy, but she has never...

Dear LGBT Students, GSA Members, and Friends,

Constance McMillen stood up for her right to take her girlfriend to the senior prom dressed in a tuxedo. Her fight has not been easy, but she has never...

Feb 26, 2010

Chicago to be part of first anti-gay housing discrimination study

By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern

The government is preparing a first-ever study of housing discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people that will include data from...

By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern

The government is preparing a first-ever study of housing discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people that will include data from...

Nov 13, 2009

Two chances to meet ACLU Client Diane Schroer

The ACLU of Illinois and the Center on Halsted are proud to present a conversation with transgender advocate Diane Schroer. Colonel Schroer, a highly-decorated,...

The ACLU of Illinois and the Center on Halsted are proud to present a conversation with transgender advocate Diane Schroer. Colonel Schroer, a highly-decorated,...

Nov 3, 2009

Human Rights Legislation to Protect Students

HB 2547 – Public Act 96-0814

Sponsored by Senator Steans and Representative Fritchey, House Bill 2547 provides an Illinois Human Rights Act remedy for victims of hostile or...

HB 2547 – Public Act 96-0814

Sponsored by Senator Steans and Representative Fritchey, House Bill 2547 provides an Illinois Human Rights Act remedy for victims of hostile or...