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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Jun 6, 2013
Chicago Tribune: Blacks more likely than whites to be arrested for pot
Earlier today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois joined a case in federal court in Chicago challenging the dysfunctional, mismanaged system that fails to adequately serve the nearly 50,000...
Earlier today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois joined a case in federal court in Chicago challenging the dysfunctional, mismanaged system that fails to adequately serve the nearly 50,000...
May 30, 2013
Chicago Sun-Times: Obama comes home to raise money, push for gay marriage
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
President Obama was in Chicago on Wednesday for a fundraiser, where he spoke of his support for the Illinois marriage bill,...
President Obama was in Chicago on Wednesday for a fundraiser, where he spoke of his support for the Illinois marriage bill,...