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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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Apr 18, 2012

ACLU participates in Hearing on Ending Racial Profiling in America

On April 17th, a most remarkable thing happened in Washington, DC.  Illinois Senator Richard Durbin gaveled to order a...

On April 17th, a most remarkable thing happened in Washington, DC.  Illinois Senator Richard Durbin gaveled to order a...

Apr 16, 2012

Jay Miller Life Celebration

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Apr 11, 2012

Free Speech Protection Project

First Amendment Advocacy

In May, Chicago will host the NATO summit. Many groups are planning to hold rallies and marches in the streets of Chicago during the summit. Observers expect thousands of demonstrators to come, and the City...

In May, Chicago will host the NATO summit. Many groups are planning to hold rallies and marches in the streets of Chicago during the summit. Observers expect thousands of demonstrators to come, and the City...