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.
In September 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot publicly proposed allowing the City of Chicago to by-pass the Cook County State’s Attorney Office and directly file civil asset forfeiture lawsuits against individuals alleged to be gang members, seeking to seize property and cash of th
During the last two weeks of October Illinois legislators will be heading back to Springfield. We need you to make your voice heard in support of this important legislation.
By: Kate
The 2021 agenda of ACLU initiatives in Springfield was aggressive and far-reaching.