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.
Protests broke out in Ferguson, Missouri last week, following the shooting death by police of unarmed teenager, Mike Brown. The police response to combat protestors shocked the country and cities nationwide...
Protests broke out in Ferguson, Missouri last week, following the shooting death by police of unarmed teenager, Mike Brown. The police response to combat protestors shocked the country and cities nationwide...
Executive Director Colleen Connell appeared yesterday on WBEZ's Afternoon Shift to...
Religious refusals are a growing threat in Illinois and across the nation. Each of us has the right to our individual religious beliefs, but the exercise of religious freedom does not...
Religious refusals are a growing threat in Illinois and across the nation. Each of us has the right to our individual religious beliefs, but the exercise of religious freedom does not...
The Windy City Times has a great photo and short write-up of ACLU of Illinois Board...
Last Friday, ACLU of Illinois Executive Director participated on a panel reviewing the implications of civil liberties for the recently-completed term of the Supreme Court of the United States. (Spoiler...
Last Friday, ACLU of Illinois Executive Director participated on a panel reviewing the implications of civil liberties for the recently-completed term of the Supreme Court of the United States. (Spoiler...
