Cases

One of the main ways the ACLU of Illinois works to protect civil liberties and civil rights is through litigation. Litigation remains one of the fundamental tools with which our adept legal team fights for equality and civil rights throughout the state.  This section of our website documents the cases we’re working on now and those we’ve handled in recent years.

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Jan 31, 2025

Jane Doe v. Margaret Burke et al.

The National ACLU, ACLU of Illinois, and a number of partner organizations that advocate for people who are incarcerated, survivors of gender-based violence, or both filed an amicus...

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Jan 22, 2024

National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, et al. v. Mario Treto Jr. and Ronald Schroeder, et al. v. Mario Treto Jr.

When people seek health care, they do not expect that the treatment and information they are receiving is being limited by others’ religious beliefs. However, on a daily...

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Jan 26, 2023

Stachler v. BOE

The ACLU of Illinois and a number of other organizations committed to achieving equal rights for women in employment, supporting pregnant and breastfeeding workers, and protecting against...

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Nov 22, 2022

Luster-Hoskins v. Hall

We represent Angel Luster-Hoskins, who is 38-week pregnant woman detained in the Vermilion County Jail. Luster-Hoskins objected when jail officials attempted to coerce...

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Jul 12, 2022

People v. Bowers and People v. Wells

Status: Filed

The ACLU of Illinois and a number of advocates supporting survivors of domestic violence and opposed to mass incarceration submitted amicus briefs in support of two long-time...

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Feb 3, 2022

Ms. F. v. St. Alexius Medical Center

National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) and the ACLU of Illinois filed a charge against St. Alexius Medical Center for a discriminatory, non-consensual drug test...

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