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.
Local elections are important in the fight to protect basic rights and civil liberties. From what books and events are available in a local community, to policies that protect the...
Local elections are important in the fight to protect basic rights and civil liberties. From what books and events are available in a local community, to policies that protect the...
We have confronted – and overcome – attacks on our rights for more than 100 years and are not backing down now. With offices in every state, we have plans to litigate, legislate, and mobilize for...
We have confronted – and overcome – attacks on our rights for more than 100 years and are not backing down now. With offices in every state, we have plans to litigate, legislate, and mobilize for...
The threats to our civil liberties have only become greater as surveillance technology has expanded to meet law enforcement demands.
The threats to our civil liberties have only become greater as surveillance technology has expanded to meet law enforcement demands.
The 2024 Spring Legislative Session concluded in May during which the ACLU of Illinois and our partners worked on legislation on a range of issues to advance our civil rights and liberties.
The 2024 Spring Legislative Session concluded in May during which the ACLU of Illinois and our partners worked on legislation on a range of issues to advance our civil rights and liberties.
With Expecting Justice, the ACLU of Illinois and the WJI saw the need for a deeper evaluation of the often-overlooked conditions for those who are pregnant or postpartum, and others needing reproductive...
With Expecting Justice, the ACLU of Illinois and the WJI saw the need for a deeper evaluation of the often-overlooked conditions for those who are pregnant or postpartum, and others needing reproductive...
On Tuesday, March 26 the Supreme Court of the United States heard a case involving the broad availability of mifepristone, the safest and most widely used medication for abortion care.
On Tuesday, March 26 the Supreme Court of the United States heard a case involving the broad availability of mifepristone, the safest and most widely used medication for abortion care.
