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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Nov 17, 2023
10 Years Since Marriage Equality
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Just a decade ago, Illinois signed into law the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples.
Just a decade ago, Illinois signed into law the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples.
Nov 14, 2023
In Memory of Harriet Hausman
In her nearly 100 years, Harriet Hausman was a tireless supporter for many civil liberties issues including protecting free speech, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice.
In her nearly 100 years, Harriet Hausman was a tireless supporter for many civil liberties issues including protecting free speech, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice.
Nov 8, 2023
What We Know About CPD Social Media Technology and Monitoring
Police Practices and Racial Justice
The Chicago Police Department shrouds in secrecy its use of surveillance technologies to monitor social media.
The Chicago Police Department shrouds in secrecy its use of surveillance technologies to monitor social media.
Oct 4, 2023
Fighting to Protect Free Speech
First Amendment Advocacy
Attempts to limit free speech through censorship have been on the rise in Illinois, requiring that each of us be alert for these attempts in our own community.
Attempts to limit free speech through censorship have been on the rise in Illinois, requiring that each of us be alert for these attempts in our own community.
Oct 3, 2023
Show Up Against Book Bans
First Amendment Advocacy
The last two years have seen book bans come roaring back into the public consciousness.
The last two years have seen book bans come roaring back into the public consciousness.
Oct 2, 2023
We Read Banned Books: ACLU-IL Staff's Favorite Banned Books
During Banned Books Week some of the ACLU of Illinois Staff shared their favorite banned books.
During Banned Books Week some of the ACLU of Illinois Staff shared their favorite banned books.