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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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Mar 15, 2018

Undue Driver's License Suspensions are Ruining Lives. Support SB 2411 - The License to Work Act.

Criminal Justice Reform

Driving a car is a privilege. It makes sense that the government should have the authority to set qualifications for who can operate a motor vehicle and to suspend or revoke the licenses of unsafe drivers....

Driving a car is a privilege. It makes sense that the government should have the authority to set qualifications for who can operate a motor vehicle and to suspend or revoke the licenses of unsafe drivers....

suspension
suspension
Mar 13, 2018

Support Lactation Rooms in Illinois Courthouses

Testimony of Katie Watson, ACLU of Illinois 

Illinois State Senate - Public Health Committee - SB 3503

1:30pm, Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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Testimony of Katie Watson, ACLU of Illinois 

Illinois State Senate - Public Health Committee - SB 3503

1:30pm, Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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Lactation Bill
Lactation Bill
Mar 8, 2018

The Proposed DCFS Budget Falls Short - It's Time for Real Reform

Written Testimony of Claire E. W. Stewart
B.H. v. Walker Class Counsel
Before the House Human Services Appropriations Committee Subject Matter: DCFS Budget
 

To...

Written Testimony of Claire E. W. Stewart
B.H. v. Walker Class Counsel
Before the House Human Services Appropriations Committee Subject Matter: DCFS Budget
 

To...

Mar 2, 2018

An Open Letter to Illinois Schools

First Amendment Advocacy

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...

Feb 19, 2018

When America interned its own

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-...

Feb 6, 2018

Cook County should expand access to public buildings for nursing mothers

Women's and Reproductive Rights

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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