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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 10, 2017

Letter: Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act amendment protects patients

We are disappointed by a recent decision of the U.S. District Court that blocks some of the critical patient protections the General Assembly recently incorporated into the Illinois Health Care Right of...

Jul 29, 2017

Trump Fans the Flames and Encourages Police Brutality

In late July, President Donald Trump gave a speech to a group of police officers and officials in New York, during which he suggested that police should feel free to “rough up” arrestees and those detained...

Jul 18, 2017

The Southern: ACLU sues IYC Harrisburg on behalf of IYC staff in criminal complaint

The ACLU on Tuesday filed a motion on behalf of the staff at the Illinois Youth Center in Harrisburg citing criminal charges against the Department of Juvenile Justice/IYC Harrisburg Youth Center.

Jul 3, 2017

Trump Administration gets it wrong on crime in Chicago — again.

After more than a year on the campaign trail spent sneering at the rise in violent crime in the City of Chicago, Donald Trump promised real, bold action to address the problem. After nearly six months of...

May 16, 2017

Keep the pressure on Rauner

Last week, we asked you to contact your state senators to urge their support for House Bill 40, which will ensure that access to abortion is protected in our state. Your advocacy helped push the bill...

Apr 24, 2017

ACLU working to ensure LGBTQ Youth in DCFS Custody Receive Affirming Care

By Ghirlandi Guidetti, Staff Attorney

Too many LGBTQ youth find themselves in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for a number of reasons that include...

By Ghirlandi Guidetti, Staff Attorney

Too many LGBTQ youth find themselves in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for a number of reasons that include...