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 ACLU represents the family of a female student denied access to the locker room at her high school because she is transgender. Recently the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights...
The ACLU represents the family of a female student denied access to the locker room at her high school because she is transgender. Recently the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights...
The Chicago Reporter spoke with Ed Yohnka, the ACLU of Illinois' Director of...
The Chicago Reporter spoke with Ed Yohnka, the ACLU of Illinois' Director of...
Last week, a suburban Chicago school district – High School District 211 – announced that they would not...
Last week, a suburban Chicago school district – High School District 211 – announced that they would not...
It’s a horrifying scenario: you get assaulted. You call 911 for help. Then you get evicted because you called the police for help. This is very real for many people living across the state.
So-called...
It’s a horrifying scenario: you get assaulted. You call 911 for help. Then you get evicted because you called the police for help. This is very real for many people living across the state.
So-called...
In a critical decision this week, the Illinois Human Rights Commission ruled in favor of our clients, Todd and Mark...
In a critical decision this week, the Illinois Human Rights Commission ruled in favor of our clients, Todd and Mark...
