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.
HB 1948 - Surveillance Camera Data Collection: Status Update
On March 16th,...
On March 16th,...
Mar 27, 2011
SB 1619 - Illinois Personal Responsibility Education Program: Status Update
Women's and Reproductive Rights
On March 15th,...
On March 15th,...
Mar 25, 2011
How the ACLU helped Reform Chicago
First Amendment Advocacy
ACLU of Illinois attorneys were among a platoon of lawyers that fought for some of Chicago’s most significant reforms during the last five decades, according to...
ACLU of Illinois attorneys were among a platoon of lawyers that fought for some of Chicago’s most significant reforms during the last five decades, according to...
Mar 23, 2011
ACLU Protests Bills Designed to Ban Abortion in Illinois
Women's and Reproductive Rights
ACLU members are protesting outside of Rep. Darlene Senger's Naperville office Wednesday to fight her efforts to "regulate abortion out of existence" in Illinois.
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ACLU members are protesting outside of Rep. Darlene Senger's Naperville office Wednesday to fight her efforts to "regulate abortion out of existence" in Illinois.
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Mar 22, 2011
Discriminatory adoption bill narrowly defeated in Illinois Senate
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
The ACLU of Illinois' efforts to block this damaging bill were mentioned Tuesday in...
The ACLU of Illinois' efforts to block this damaging bill were mentioned Tuesday in...