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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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Jan 14, 2010

Going Digital: The ACLU of Illinois' Winter 2010 Newsletter

Don't miss this edition of the ACLU of Illinois' quarterly newsletter, the Illinois Brief. One of the benefits of membership, the Illinois...

Don't miss this edition of the ACLU of Illinois' quarterly newsletter, the Illinois Brief. One of the benefits of membership, the Illinois...

Jan 11, 2010

Federal investigation underway at Somerset Place

By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern

A federal investigation, prompted by reports from the...

By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern

A federal investigation, prompted by reports from the...

Jan 5, 2010

Civil Liberties Quick Hits

Two updates on some important civil liberties issues:

  • The American Law Institute, a group which created much of the intellectual framework for the death penalty as used in the United States...

Two updates on some important civil liberties issues:

  • The American Law Institute, a group which created much of the intellectual framework for the death penalty as used in the United States...
Jan 1, 2010

Civil liberties successes of the decade

By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern

Happy New Year ACLU Insiders! 2009 is over and that means the infamous "best of the decade" lists. Lately, I have been bombarded with the best music and...

By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern

Happy New Year ACLU Insiders! 2009 is over and that means the infamous "best of the decade" lists. Lately, I have been bombarded with the best music and...

Dec 28, 2009

Update in the *ACLU v. White* lawsuit regarding excessive lobby fees

First Amendment Advocacy

Illinois recently raised the registration fee for lobbyists from $350 to $1,000, for each person who lobbies, and for each organization that employs such a person. Thus, for a non-profit organization that...

Illinois recently raised the registration fee for lobbyists from $350 to $1,000, for each person who lobbies, and for each organization that employs such a person. Thus, for a non-profit organization that...

Dec 18, 2009

Happy Holidays

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