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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 13, 2020

The Supreme Court to Decide Whether Chicago Can Keep Cars Locked Up When Debtors File for Bankruptcy

Criminal Justice Reform

Sandra Botello, an unemployed...

Sandra Botello, an unemployed...

Oct 9, 2020

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Proposals to Reform the Criminal Legal System

Police Practices and Racial Justice

The below statement can be attributed to Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs, ACLU of Illinois:

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The below statement can be attributed to Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs, ACLU of Illinois:

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Sep 30, 2020

It’s Well Past Time to Repeal the Hyde Amendment

Women's and Reproductive Rights

The country is closely watching the Supreme Court, wondering what Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death means for the future of Roe v. Wade and the right to access abortion care. It is important to...

The country is closely watching the Supreme Court, wondering what Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death means for the future of Roe v. Wade and the right to access abortion care. It is important to...

Hyde Amendment
Hyde Amendment
Sep 24, 2020

ACLU of Illinois Applauds IL Supreme Court Decision for Parents Under the IL Civil Union Act

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

Earlier today, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Kris Fulkerson, a woman seeking to exercise her rights as a step-parent under Illinois Civil Union Act. Ms. Fulkerson entered into a...

Earlier today, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Kris Fulkerson, a woman seeking to exercise her rights as a step-parent under Illinois Civil Union Act. Ms. Fulkerson entered into a...

Sep 23, 2020

Health Care in Illinois Prisons Continues to Fail Even During Pandemic According to Court-Appointed Expert

Institutionalized Persons

A court-appointed medical expert charged with overseeing improvements in the health care system inside Illinois prisons again reported serious flaws in the system, including the continued need for qualified...

A court-appointed medical expert charged with overseeing improvements in the health care system inside Illinois prisons again reported serious flaws in the system, including the continued need for qualified...

Sep 11, 2020

Transgender Prisoner in Federal Custody Asks Court to Order Adequate Health Care and Ensure Her Safety

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

Cristina Nichole Iglesias has been denied critical medical care, raped, physically and sexually abused, and even held hostage during her time housed in federal corrections facilities for men. Ms. Iglesias’...

Cristina Nichole Iglesias has been denied critical medical care, raped, physically and sexually abused, and even held hostage during her time housed in federal corrections facilities for men. Ms. Iglesias’...