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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Dec 11, 2013
Austin Weekly News: Lawsuit Filed by Austin Group Reinstated
Reuters: U.S. tech companies call for more controls on surveillance
Government Accountability and Personal Privacy
Tech giants, including Google, Facebook and Apple, have sent an open letter to President Barack Obama and Congress, calling for tighter controls on the collection and surveillance of personal data,...
Tech giants, including Google, Facebook and Apple, have sent an open letter to President Barack Obama and Congress, calling for tighter controls on the collection and surveillance of personal data,...
Dec 6, 2013
Chicago Tribune: For Voters, A Registration Renaissance is Within Reach
Voting Rights
In an opinion piece published in The Chicago Tribune, Cook County Clerk David Orr called...
In an opinion piece published in The Chicago Tribune, Cook County Clerk David Orr called...
Dec 4, 2013
Pantagraph: Court Hears Discrimination Case Over Wedding Cake