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.
There are many important races down ballot in this Election which impact your rights and civil liberties.
There are many important races down ballot in this Election which impact your rights and civil liberties.
Ring, an Amazon owned company, announced it would stop allowing police departments to request Ring doorbell camera footage from users.
Ring, an Amazon owned company, announced it would stop allowing police departments to request Ring doorbell camera footage from users.
Early 2024, the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center closed it's doors. Alexis Picard, Legal Fellow at the ACLU of Illinois, sat down to discuss the case and the most recent developments.
Early 2024, the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center closed it's doors. Alexis Picard, Legal Fellow at the ACLU of Illinois, sat down to discuss the case and the most recent developments.
The Legislator Awards honor the Illinois lawmakers who sponsored ACLU led initiatives to protect and advance civil liberties over the past few years.
The Legislator Awards honor the Illinois lawmakers who sponsored ACLU led initiatives to protect and advance civil liberties over the past few years.
In 2023, because of the commitment of supporters and activists like you, the courage of our clients, the work of our dedicated staff, and the on the ground efforts of our partners the ACLU of Illinois...
In 2023, because of the commitment of supporters and activists like you, the courage of our clients, the work of our dedicated staff, and the on the ground efforts of our partners the ACLU of Illinois...
Current events are hot discussion topics at many holiday tables. If you want to jump start a conversation about civil liberties, please keep reading for talking points about the ACLU’s most urgent work.
Current events are hot discussion topics at many holiday tables. If you want to jump start a conversation about civil liberties, please keep reading for talking points about the ACLU’s most urgent work.
