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 27, 2023

Rowe v. Raoul

Criminal Justice Reform

On behalf of the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice and 389 other amici ­– including community organizations, supporters of victims of domestic/gender-based violence, faith...

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Jan 26, 2023

Stachler v. BOE

Women's and Reproductive Rights

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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Jan 17, 2023

Aurora Pride v. City of Aurora

First Amendment Advocacy

We represent Aurora Pride, a local LGBT+ rights group, in their lawsuit challenging Aurora’s Special Events Ordinance. The action follows chaos the City created surrounding...

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Nov 22, 2022

Luster-Hoskins v. Hall

Women's and Reproductive Rights

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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Aug 17, 2022

Hyatt v. Walmart

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

We filed charges of discrimination against two downstate Walmart stores with the Illinois Department of Human Rights on behalf of Skyler Hyatt, who was denied service...

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Jul 12, 2022

People v. Bowers and People v. Wells

Women's and Reproductive Rights
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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