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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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Jul 20, 2021

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Independent Monitor’s Report on Police and City of Chicago Response to Protests in 2020

CHICAGO – The Independent Monitoring Team overseeing implementation of the federal consent decree aimed a bringing much-needed reform to the Chicago Police Department today issued a report assessing...

CHICAGO – The Independent Monitoring Team overseeing implementation of the federal consent decree aimed a bringing much-needed reform to the Chicago Police Department today issued a report assessing...

Independent Monitor's Report on BLM Protests
Independent Monitor's Report on BLM Protests
Jul 15, 2021

ACLU of Illinois Sues Chicago Police Department for Details on Social Media Monitoring Program Lauded by Mayor, Police Superintendent

Police Practices and Racial Justice

Last summer, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Superintendent David Brown both spoke publicly to highlight a 20-person CPD task forced assigned to monitor social media posts by residents of the City....

Last summer, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Superintendent David Brown both spoke publicly to highlight a 20-person CPD task forced assigned to monitor social media posts by residents of the City....

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Jun 30, 2021

ACLU of Illinois Reacts to Chicago City Council Calls for Harsh Responses to Increased Gun Violence

Police Practices and Racial Justice

The statement below can be attributed to the ACLU of Illinois:
 
“Like all caring residents of Chicago, we share the shock and sadness at the recent gun violence and loss...

The statement below can be attributed to the ACLU of Illinois:
 
“Like all caring residents of Chicago, we share the shock and sadness at the recent gun violence and loss...

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Jun 28, 2021

Housing Discrimination Remains a Big Barrier for the LGBTQ+ Community

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

Pride month is a time to step back and appreciate the progress we have seen for LGBTQ+ people in Illinois—and to identity the urgent issues and harms still facing these communities. Lack of access to stable...

Pride month is a time to step back and appreciate the progress we have seen for LGBTQ+ people in Illinois—and to identity the urgent issues and harms still facing these communities. Lack of access to stable...

Jun 16, 2021

New Chicago Police Policy Ensures Greater Respect for Trans, Intersex, and Non-Binary People

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

By Ghirlandi Guidetti, ACLU of Illinois
& Aisha Davis, AIDS Foundation Chicago

Tania Cordova grew up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood after emigrating from Mexico in 1985. As a...

By Ghirlandi Guidetti, ACLU of Illinois
& Aisha Davis, AIDS Foundation Chicago

Tania Cordova grew up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood after emigrating from Mexico in 1985. As a...

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Jun 2, 2021

ACLU of Illinois Reacts to Proposed DCFS Budget

The following statement can be attributed to Heidi Dalenberg, Director of the Institutional Reform Project, ACLU of Illinois:
 
“A cursory examination of the capacity of...

The following statement can be attributed to Heidi Dalenberg, Director of the Institutional Reform Project, ACLU of Illinois:
 
“A cursory examination of the capacity of...