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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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Jul 31, 2020

First Amendment Challenge of Panhandling Restrictions Moves Forward

First Amendment Advocacy

Two men repeatedly ticketed for seeking help to survive from motorists stopped at a Downers Grove intersection can continue their lawsuit against the Village and six individual police officers for violating...

Two men repeatedly ticketed for seeking help to survive from motorists stopped at a Downers Grove intersection can continue their lawsuit against the Village and six individual police officers for violating...

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homeless
Jul 30, 2020

Voting with a Criminal Record

Did you know that if you have a criminal record, you can still vote?

In Illinois,...

Did you know that if you have a criminal record, you can still vote?

In Illinois,...

Have a Criminal Record? You Can Still Vote!
Have a Criminal Record? You Can Still Vote!
Jul 20, 2020

ACLU of Illinois Opposes Deployment of Federal Forces in Chicago by the Trump Administration

First Amendment Advocacy

The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:

“In recent days, the Trump Administration has threatened to send unmarked...

The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:

“In recent days, the Trump Administration has threatened to send unmarked...

Jul 18, 2020

ACLU of Illinois Calls for Accountability and Action after Police Violence in Grant Park

First Amendment Advocacy

The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:

“Images showing that Chicago Police officers responded with excessive...

The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:

“Images showing that Chicago Police officers responded with excessive...

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Jul 16, 2020

Children in DCFS Need Access to Health Care

After a process that took a number of years, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) recently announced it would move children in its care to a managed care health plan on September...

After a process that took a number of years, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) recently announced it would move children in its care to a managed care health plan on September...

Jul 13, 2020

Religious Freedom Is Not a License to Deny Employees Birth Control Coverage

Women's and Reproductive Rights

In early July, the U. S. Supreme Court upheld a Trump Administration rule that allows virtually any employer in the country to claim a religious or moral exemption in order to opt out of having to provide...

In early July, the U. S. Supreme Court upheld a Trump Administration rule that allows virtually any employer in the country to claim a religious or moral exemption in order to opt out of having to provide...