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.
I have bad news. After 26 years of hard fought litigation, we lost our epic battle to protect Illinois teens from the disastrous, and sometimes dangerous, consequences of compelled parental or judicial...
I have bad news. After 26 years of hard fought litigation, we lost our epic battle to protect Illinois teens from the disastrous, and sometimes dangerous, consequences of compelled parental or judicial...
The other day, I had a conversation with a friend about how much we (independently) enjoy being at "home." There is nothing unusual about our conversation. For most of us, home is a refuge - whether we...
The other day, I had a conversation with a friend about how much we (independently) enjoy being at "home." There is nothing unusual about our conversation. For most of us, home is a refuge - whether we...
There are advantages to working for the ACLU of Illinois, advantages that often are manifest in the quiet courage and simple decency of the people that one meets. One such person is Stanley Ligas.
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There are advantages to working for the ACLU of Illinois, advantages that often are manifest in the quiet courage and simple decency of the people that one meets. One such person is Stanley Ligas.
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The 40th Annual Chicago Gay Pride Parade takes place this Sunday, and the ACLU will be representing again this year. We're very excited to have a place in the...
The 40th Annual Chicago Gay Pride Parade takes place this Sunday, and the ACLU will be representing again this year. We're very excited to have a place in the...
By now, you may know that the legislative session ended on Sunday evening without a final vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on establishing fairness...
By now, you may know that the legislative session ended on Sunday evening without a final vote in the Illinois House of Representatives on establishing fairness...
ACLU members and supporters around the state are taking action this week in support of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act. The...
ACLU members and supporters around the state are taking action this week in support of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act. The...