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.
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...
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...
Tania Cordova grew up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood after emigrating from Mexico in 1985. As a...
Tania Cordova grew up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood after emigrating from Mexico in 1985. As a...
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...
The following statement can be attributed to Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovermental Affairs, ACLU of Illinois:
“Both chambers have now approved...
The following statement can be attributed to Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovermental Affairs, ACLU of Illinois:
“Both chambers have now approved...
The following statement can be attributed to Nora Collins-Mandeville, Director of Systems Reform Policy, ACLU of Illinois:
“The passage of House Bill 219 is a huge win...
The following statement can be attributed to Nora Collins-Mandeville, Director of Systems Reform Policy, ACLU of Illinois:
“The passage of House Bill 219 is a huge win...