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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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May 27, 2011

Chicago Tribune: Refusal to Quit Discriminating Will Harm Children

The Chicago Tribune reports that Catholic Charities of Rockford will end its foster-...

May 13, 2011

Homeland Security Investigates Questioning of Muslims at the Border

In February 2010, Lawrence Ho sought to return home to the United States...

May 13, 2011

New Regulation Proposes Government-Funding of Religion

Did you know your federal tax dollars could soon be used to help construct, acquire or rebuild houses of worship overseas? The U.S. Agency for International Development (...

May 13, 2011

Now is the Time for Reform — Not Authorizing More Abusive Government Surveillance!

Later this month, three of the most controversial provisions of the Patriot Act are set to expire: Section 215 orders; the roving "John Doe" wiretap...

May 13, 2011

FBI: If We Told You, You Might Sue

Often when the government tries to suppress information about its surveillance programs, it cites national-security concerns. But not always.

In 2008, a few years after the Bush administration...

May 12, 2011

President Jill Metz Profiled in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

ACLU of Illinois' Board president Jill Metz was featured in a recent edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin for her work in passing the new civil union...