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 15, 2012
Chicago Tribune: Boy Scouts' gay ban causes dissension in the ranks
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
The Chicago Tribune did a story about former ACLU of Illinois client Doug Ferguson and...
The Chicago Tribune did a story about former ACLU of Illinois client Doug Ferguson and...
Jun 14, 2012
Chicago Tribune: Gay marriage ban unconstitutional, Cook County State's Attorney motion will say
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
The Chicago Tribune reports that the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office will concede that the ban on the freedom to marry for same sex couples...
The Chicago Tribune reports that the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office will concede that the ban on the freedom to marry for same sex couples...
Jun 14, 2012
The Southern Illinoisan: Local couple among gay marriage plaintiffs
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
The Southern Illinoisan posted a feature on Tim Kee and Rick Wade, two plaintiffs in The ACLU of...
The Southern Illinoisan posted a feature on Tim Kee and Rick Wade, two plaintiffs in The ACLU of...
Jun 14, 2012
Chicago Phoenix: Law would allow access to medical records in criminal HIV cases
The Chicago Phoenix reported on a bill that, if enacted by Governor Pat Quinn, will allow court access to medical records in criminal...
The Chicago Phoenix reported on a bill that, if enacted by Governor Pat Quinn, will allow court access to medical records in criminal...
Jun 14, 2012
WBEZ: Years of groundwork—and waiting—behind Illinois gay marriage suits