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.
The below statement can be attributed to Heidi Dalenberg, Director of the Institutional Reform Project, ACLU of Illinois:
“While we always knew that the State ultimately...
The below statement can be attributed to Heidi Dalenberg, Director of the Institutional Reform Project, ACLU of Illinois:
“While we always knew that the State ultimately...
The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Police Practices Project Director, ACLU of Illinois:
"It is incredulous that the Chicago Police Department has chosen...
The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Police Practices Project Director, ACLU of Illinois:
"It is incredulous that the Chicago Police Department has chosen...
The evidence is clear: police officers have no place in public schools. In Chicago, more than 200 Chicago Police officers are assigned to the so-called “School Resource Officer” program. But rather than...
The evidence is clear: police officers have no place in public schools. In Chicago, more than 200 Chicago Police officers are assigned to the so-called “School Resource Officer” program. But rather than...
The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Director, Police Practices Project, ACLU of Illinois:
“Superintendent Brown’s announced plan to address gun violence...
The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Director, Police Practices Project, ACLU of Illinois:
“Superintendent Brown’s announced plan to address gun violence...
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, finding that it imposed an unconstitutional restriction on...
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, finding that it imposed an unconstitutional restriction on...
Today, the Pritzker administration announced it had released legal guidance that affirms...
Today, the Pritzker administration announced it had released legal guidance that affirms...