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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 26, 2015

Chicago Tribune Commentary: The shame of Indiana's new 'religious freedom' law

Harmful legislation signed today by Governor Mike Pence of Indiana will allow business owners to refuse to follow anti-discrimination protections and other laws based on religious objections. In an opinion...

Mar 26, 2015

Media Coverage of Stop & Frisk

The release of the ACLU of Illinois report, "Stop and Frisk in Chicago," was met with an appropriate volume...

Mar 23, 2015

Second City Takes the Lead in Stop and Frisk

Chicago often wears the title of “Second City.” Today we know that the City has become the nation’s leaders in one area – the use of “stop-and-frisk” by police. Yes, Chicago has replaced New York City for...

Mar 19, 2015

What Are We Doing Here?

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Mar 19, 2015

WCIA-TV: Proposal seeks to ensure patient care & personal beliefs

Local CBS affiliate WCIA in Champaign spoke with Mindy Swank, a woman who was denied information about her options during a troubled pregnancy because of the religious objections of her care-givers. Mindy...

Mar 19, 2015

Progress Illinois: ACLU Prepared To Take Legal Action If Rauner's DCFS Cuts Go Through

Colleen Connell, Executive Director of the ACLU of Illinois, testified before the Illinois Senate Appropriations I Committee on Tuesday about how Governor Bruce Rauner's budget will harm some of the most...