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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May 23, 2013
Southtown Star: Our View: Approve same-sex marriage in Illinois
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
The Southtown Star published a strong editorial in support of the...
The Southtown Star published a strong editorial in support of the...
May 22, 2013
Change of Subject: Medicinal pot is coming. Why it's not time to worry
Criminal Justice Reform
In the Tribune column, Change of Subject, Eric Zorn writes about House Bill 1,...
In the Tribune column, Change of Subject, Eric Zorn writes about House Bill 1,...
May 22, 2013
Use Social Media to Win the Freedom to Marry
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
We have only a few days to win the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in Illinois. Take a moment to tweet at Illinois state representatives or post on their facebook pages. [You can look up your...
We have only a few days to win the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in Illinois. Take a moment to tweet at Illinois state representatives or post on their facebook pages. [You can look up your...
Chicago Tribune Op-Ed: Getting to responsible sexual health education
K. Sujata, President and CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women wrote an op-ed for The...
K. Sujata, President and CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women wrote an op-ed for The...
May 20, 2013
Keeping Juveniles in Juvenile Court
Criminal Justice Reform
The Illinois Senate voted on May 14, 2013 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to 18, which means that 17-year-olds charged with misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies will be tried and sentenced...
The Illinois Senate voted on May 14, 2013 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to 18, which means that 17-year-olds charged with misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies will be tried and sentenced...