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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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Oct 7, 2010

New brief filed in ACLU v. Alvarez

First Amendment Advocacy

Yesterday, the ACLU of Illinois filed a new brief in our case, ACLU v. Alvarez,...

Yesterday, the ACLU of Illinois filed a new brief in our case, ACLU v. Alvarez,...

Sep 15, 2010

ACLU of Illinois opposes Ten Commandments display on public property

 

In recent weeks, leaders in Marion, Illinois discussed a proposal to build a permanent display featuring the Ten Commandments on the City's Tower Square. The City also apparently is considering a...

 

In recent weeks, leaders in Marion, Illinois discussed a proposal to build a permanent display featuring the Ten Commandments on the City's Tower Square. The City also apparently is considering a...

Sep 14, 2010

Living Out Loud in America

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

After 42+ years together and living in the deep south, my partner and I can finally say we are married.

We never thought we would live to see this day, but we are still here. Meeting at the...

After 42+ years together and living in the deep south, my partner and I can finally say we are married.

We never thought we would live to see this day, but we are still here. Meeting at the...

Elliot and Clark ACLU Clients
Elliot and Clark ACLU Clients
Aug 9, 2010

Veto Session

The legislature convenes for a veto session November 16th -18th and November 29th –Dec. 1st.  During the session we hope to advance current legislation regarding...

The legislature convenes for a veto session November 16th -18th and November 29th –Dec. 1st.  During the session we hope to advance current legislation regarding...

Aug 9, 2010

Medically Accurate Sexual Health Education for Illinois Youth

Women's and Reproductive Rights

One of the goals for 2011 of the Campaign for Reproductive Health and Access is the advancement of legislation to reduce unintended pregnancy, STI’s and HIV/AIDS among youth. Legislation entitled Illinois’...

One of the goals for 2011 of the Campaign for Reproductive Health and Access is the advancement of legislation to reduce unintended pregnancy, STI’s and HIV/AIDS among youth. Legislation entitled Illinois’...