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.
The criminal justice system is broken and in urgent need of reform, according to a strong bi-partisan majority of Illinois voters from across the State. Moreover, Illinois voters want the legislature to act...
The criminal justice system is broken and in urgent need of reform, according to a strong bi-partisan majority of Illinois voters from across the State. Moreover, Illinois voters want the legislature to act...
There’s no evidence that oversight of police causes violent crime to increase
It is counterproductive, but not surprising to read that a small handful of anonymous voices within the...
There’s no evidence that oversight of police causes violent crime to increase
It is counterproductive, but not surprising to read that a small handful of anonymous voices within the...
Roger Pascal, the long-time and beloved General Counsel of the ACLU of Illinois, died over the weekend from cancer.
It is impossible to overstate the positive impact Roger had on the ACLU, the law,...
Roger Pascal, the long-time and beloved General Counsel of the ACLU of Illinois, died over the weekend from cancer.
It is impossible to overstate the positive impact Roger had on the ACLU, the law,...
On behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois and our client and her family, I want to express our deep appreciation for all the people who came out and demonstrated support for...
On behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois and our client and her family, I want to express our deep appreciation for all the people who came out and demonstrated support for...
Earlier this week, the ACLU of Illinois...
Earlier this week, the ACLU of Illinois...
This afternoon, a Cook County Circuit Court will hear argument in a case seeking the release of video recorded by a Chicago police dashboard camera, video that shows the shooting death of Chicago teen...
This afternoon, a Cook County Circuit Court will hear argument in a case seeking the release of video recorded by a Chicago police dashboard camera, video that shows the shooting death of Chicago teen...