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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In recent weeks, students of Parkland, Florida, who survived a mass shooting at their school on February 14th, have inspired high school students across the country and here in Illinois with...
In recent weeks, students of Parkland, Florida, who survived a mass shooting at their school on February 14th, have inspired high school students across the country and here in Illinois with...
February 19 marks the anniversary of President Franklin Roosevelt’s issuance of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the internment during World War II of 120,000 individuals of Japanese descent, two-...
February 19 marks the anniversary of President Franklin Roosevelt’s issuance of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the internment during World War II of 120,000 individuals of Japanese descent, two-...
Testimony of Amy Meek, ACLU of Illinois
Board of Commissioners of Cook County
Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
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Testimony of Amy Meek, ACLU of Illinois
Board of Commissioners of Cook County
Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
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I’ve known that I am a woman since I was fours old. Before I entered prison in Illinois, I had lived my truth as a woman and received medical treatment for my gender...
I’ve known that I am a woman since I was fours old. Before I entered prison in Illinois, I had lived my truth as a woman and received medical treatment for my gender...
Happy Birthday Roe! The decision that established the constitutional right to abortion is middle-aged and so...
Happy Birthday Roe! The decision that established the constitutional right to abortion is middle-aged and so...
