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 John Knight, LGBTQ & HIV Advocacy Project Director, ACLU of Illinois:
"Today’s decision is a crucial victory for LGBTQ people...
The below statement can be attributed to John Knight, LGBTQ & HIV Advocacy Project Director, ACLU of Illinois:
"Today’s decision is a crucial victory for LGBTQ people...
Last week, Catholic Charities based in Joliet and Springfield submitted an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case, Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. The case involves whether a religious organization can demand...
Last week, Catholic Charities based in Joliet and Springfield submitted an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case, Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. The case involves whether a religious organization can demand...
The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“Finally! The curfew in the City of Chicago has been lifted. The limitation...
The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“Finally! The curfew in the City of Chicago has been lifted. The limitation...
“This weekend, thousands of people across Illinois once again will gather together to protest anti-Black racism and the police killing of George Floyd and countless other Black people. These inspiring...
“This weekend, thousands of people across Illinois once again will gather together to protest anti-Black racism and the police killing of George Floyd and countless other Black people. These inspiring...
The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Director, Police Practices Project, ACLU of Illinois:
“Over the past two days, the ACLU of Illinois has been made...
The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Director, Police Practices Project, ACLU of Illinois:
“Over the past two days, the ACLU of Illinois has been made...
In response to the murder of George Floyd as the result of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on his neck,...
In response to the murder of George Floyd as the result of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on his neck,...
