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 Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding the constitutionality of the Pretrial Fairness Act cleared the way for Illinois to become the first state to completely abolish the use of monetary...
The Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding the constitutionality of the Pretrial Fairness Act cleared the way for Illinois to become the first state to completely abolish the use of monetary...
It is up to the youth of today to advocate for comprehensive sex education in all schools, so that both themselves and the youth of tomorrow can make informed decisions about their health and well-being....
It is up to the youth of today to advocate for comprehensive sex education in all schools, so that both themselves and the youth of tomorrow can make informed decisions about their health and well-being....
Senior Supervising Attorney, Chaundre White spoke out at the Danville City Council meeting in opposition to this unlawful ordinance.
Senior Supervising Attorney, Chaundre White spoke out at the Danville City Council meeting in opposition to this unlawful ordinance.
This new law, known as the Patient and Provider Protection Act, sends a clear message. We will not let states that are trying to restrict health care reach into Illinois to tell us what we can do.
This new law, known as the Patient and Provider Protection Act, sends a clear message. We will not let states that are trying to restrict health care reach into Illinois to tell us what we can do.
Dozens of Chicagoans—mostly Black and brown people—gave searing public testimony in court about terrifying and degrading experiences with Chicago police before the federal judge who oversees the Chicago...
Dozens of Chicagoans—mostly Black and brown people—gave searing public testimony in court about terrifying and degrading experiences with Chicago police before the federal judge who oversees the Chicago...
