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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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Aug 7, 2018

Legislators Need to Pass the Student Information Transparency Act to Better Protect Privacy

By Peter Hanna, Legal Advisor on Privacy and Technology

Every day, we learn about new data breaches caused by inadequate security, faulty and exploitable systems, or intentional attempts to obtain...

By Peter Hanna, Legal Advisor on Privacy and Technology

Every day, we learn about new data breaches caused by inadequate security, faulty and exploitable systems, or intentional attempts to obtain...

Jul 3, 2018

New Report Shows that Excessive Tickets Target Poor People and Minorities, Not "Scofflaws"

Anyone who regularly drives a car in Chicago knows that it’s easy to get a ticket. The City issues millions of vehicle-related tickets every year. The majority are for non-moving violations totally...

Jun 29, 2018

ACLU Speaks Out on Chicago Police Contract

Statement of Rachel Murphy, Staff Attorney, At the Coalition for Police Contracts Accountability Press Conference.

Good Morning. My name is Rachel Murphy, and I am an attorney with the...

Statement of Rachel Murphy, Staff Attorney, At the Coalition for Police Contracts Accountability Press Conference.

Good Morning. My name is Rachel Murphy, and I am an attorney with the...

Jun 28, 2018

Are Chicago Police Using Social Media Monitoring Software to Spy on You? They Won’t Say.

On June 21, 2018, the ACLU of Illinois filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police...

May 8, 2018

Help Us Protect Net Neutrality in Illinois - Call our Hotline Today!

Beginning today, you can be part of an army of people across Illinois who are contacting their state representatives urging them to protect net neutrality in Illinois by supporting ...

Apr 19, 2018

ACLU of Illinois Letter to Hononegah Schools on Free Speech

Dear Dr. Gibson:

The ACLU of Illinois was dismayed to learn of apparent discrimination at Hononegah High School during a March 14, 2018 walkout against students who hold pro-gun...

Dear Dr. Gibson:

The ACLU of Illinois was dismayed to learn of apparent discrimination at Hononegah High School during a March 14, 2018 walkout against students who hold pro-gun...