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.
At a time when decisions by the Trump administration so profoundly impact the reproductive health rights of scores of people across this country, the ACLU of Illinois will not give up on ensuring access to...
At a time when decisions by the Trump administration so profoundly impact the reproductive health rights of scores of people across this country, the ACLU of Illinois will not give up on ensuring access to...
Since the election, ACLU staff have heard one question more than any other: what can I do to protect fundamental freedoms threatened by policies from Washington? Our collective answer...
Since the election, ACLU staff have heard one question more than any other: what can I do to protect fundamental freedoms threatened by policies from Washington? Our collective answer...
There is something about history – we only see it being made after the fact. When reflecting on years of progress, we can take for granted that (as the adage goes) it always arced toward justice. We can...
There is something about history – we only see it being made after the fact. When reflecting on years of progress, we can take for granted that (as the adage goes) it always arced toward justice. We can...
The response to the immigration ban imposed by President Donald Trump, many have found echoes of other historic eras. ACLU of Illinois volunteer Rebecca Lipton recently shared with us her family’s...
The response to the immigration ban imposed by President Donald Trump, many have found echoes of other historic eras. ACLU of Illinois volunteer Rebecca Lipton recently shared with us her family’s...
For nearly forty years, Illinois law has allowed doctors, hospitals and other health care providers to withhold medical...
For nearly forty years, Illinois law has allowed doctors, hospitals and other health care providers to withhold medical...
This morning, the ACLU of Illinois joined thousands at the Chicago Women's March. The speakers, including our colleague Khadine Bennett articulated an inspiring vision of a country that lived up to...
This morning, the ACLU of Illinois joined thousands at the Chicago Women's March. The speakers, including our colleague Khadine Bennett articulated an inspiring vision of a country that lived up to...
