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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 25, 2011

Belinda Sanchez Triumphs, Wears Tux to Prom, is Featured on Univision Chicago

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

Belinda Sanchez's principal told her she could not wear a tux to her prom at Proviso East High School. Then she called the ACLU, who sent a letter to her principal and the school district. On Friday,...

Belinda Sanchez's principal told her she could not wear a tux to her prom at Proviso East High School. Then she called the ACLU, who sent a letter to her principal and the school district. On Friday,...

Apr 21, 2011

Legislative Director Mary Dixon is Awesome

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Apr 21, 2011

Gettin' Things Done in Springfield

It's been a busy few months in Springfield. ACLU members and supporters have been working hard - contacting their legislators in Springfield on dozens of bills - fighting back bad ideas, and pushing forward...

It's been a busy few months in Springfield. ACLU members and supporters have been working hard - contacting their legislators in Springfield on dozens of bills - fighting back bad ideas, and pushing forward...

Apr 20, 2011

Appeal Filed in ACLU v. Alvarez

First Amendment Advocacy

Updated May 4, 2011: A handful of national journalism organizations have filed an amici curiae brief in support of the ACLU’s appeal. They are the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, American...

Updated May 4, 2011: A handful of national journalism organizations have filed an amici curiae brief in support of the ACLU’s appeal. They are the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, American...

Apr 19, 2011

How Many Surveillance Cameras Is Too Many?

Director of Communications and Public Policy for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Ed Yohnka recently joined...

Director of Communications and Public Policy for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Ed Yohnka recently joined...