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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Nov 19, 2013
WBEZ: Illinois is losing more children to child abuse and neglect than any time in the last 30 years
ACLU of Illinois Associate Legal Director Ben Wolf appeared on WBEZ...
ACLU of Illinois Associate Legal Director Ben Wolf appeared on WBEZ...
Nov 18, 2013
WATCH: Esperanza Spalding Protests Guantánamo Injustice in New Music Video
Criminal Justice Reform
Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, composer, and singer Esperanza Spalding today released We Are America, a new music video highlighting the...
Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, composer, and singer Esperanza Spalding today released We Are America, a new music video highlighting the...
Nov 15, 2013
Chicago Sun-Times: More kids dying under Illinois DCFS watch
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting on children who are under investigation by the Department of Child...
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting on children who are under investigation by the Department of Child...
Nov 15, 2013
WBEZ: Authorities look to future solutions for DCFS' sometimes troubled system
ACLU of Illinois Associate Legal Director Ben Wolf appeared on...
ACLU of Illinois Associate Legal Director Ben Wolf appeared on...
Nov 13, 2013
Understanding the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act
Women's and Reproductive Rights
On August 15th, Illinois’ Parental Notice of Abortion Act went into effect. Under the Act, health care providers are required to notify an adult family member (defined as a parent, grandparent,...
On August 15th, Illinois’ Parental Notice of Abortion Act went into effect. Under the Act, health care providers are required to notify an adult family member (defined as a parent, grandparent,...
Nov 12, 2013
Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: State needs to get ahead of drones