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.
After nearly three decades working in public policy, it remains a mystery the way in which some set priorities. This was reinforced recently at a hearing for the...
After nearly three decades working in public policy, it remains a mystery the way in which some set priorities. This was reinforced recently at a hearing for the...
When you go to the polls on November 4th, you have a chance to support unfettered access to birth control. A question on Illinois' ballots for 2014 is straightforward: Shall any...
When you go to the polls on November 4th, you have a chance to support unfettered access to birth control. A question on Illinois' ballots for 2014 is straightforward: Shall any...
Brittany Maynard--a 29 year old woman who was recently diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor--has chosen to move to a state where she will have access to medication that will allow her to end her life on her...
Brittany Maynard--a 29 year old woman who was recently diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor--has chosen to move to a state where she will have access to medication that will allow her to end her life on her...
The debate over the NFL’s botched handling of Ray Rice’s brutal assault on his now wife threatens to divert our nation’s attention from the real issue: the need to treat seriously incidents of domestic...
The debate over the NFL’s botched handling of Ray Rice’s brutal assault on his now wife threatens to divert our nation’s attention from the real issue: the need to treat seriously incidents of domestic...
As police departments nationwide, including the Chicago Police Department, move swiftly to adopt body cameras to record interactions between officers and civilians, we should pause. It would be unwise to...
As police departments nationwide, including the Chicago Police Department, move swiftly to adopt body cameras to record interactions between officers and civilians, we should pause. It would be unwise to...
In approximately 40 days, Illinois voters will go to the polls. There are many highly-contested races across the State, with many issues driving those races. On that same ballot, you and other voters will...
In approximately 40 days, Illinois voters will go to the polls. There are many highly-contested races across the State, with many issues driving those races. On that same ballot, you and other voters will...
