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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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Mar 28, 2018

The City of Chicago Just Entered into an Unprecedented Agreement with Community Groups on Police Reform. What Does That Mean?

The Chicago Police Department is still in crisis.  The unjustified force used by some police officers delegitimizes the CPD in the eyes of many city residents and undermines all officers’ ability to do...

The Chicago Police Department is still in crisis.  The unjustified force used by some police officers delegitimizes the CPD in the eyes of many city residents and undermines all officers’ ability to do...

kathy
kathy
Mar 26, 2018

Piercing the Myth of the So-Called “ACLU Effect”

A new academic article contorts facts and statistics to claim that a consultant’s review of documentation regarding police stop-and-frisks of pedestrians caused murders in Chicago.  

In late 2015...

A new academic article contorts facts and statistics to claim that a consultant’s review of documentation regarding police stop-and-frisks of pedestrians caused murders in Chicago.  

In late 2015...
Jul 29, 2017

Trump Fans the Flames and Encourages Police Brutality

In late July, President Donald Trump gave a speech to a group of police officers and officials in New York, during which he suggested that police should feel free to “rough up” arrestees and those detained...

In late July, President Donald Trump gave a speech to a group of police officers and officials in New York, during which he suggested that police should feel free to “rough up” arrestees and those detained...

Jul 3, 2017

Trump Administration gets it wrong on crime in Chicago — again.

After more than a year on the campaign trail spent sneering at the rise in violent crime in the City of Chicago, Donald Trump promised real, bold action to address the problem. After nearly six months of...

After more than a year on the campaign trail spent sneering at the rise in violent crime in the City of Chicago, Donald Trump promised real, bold action to address the problem. After nearly six months of...

Aug 8, 2016

2016 Summer Legislative Session Recap

It was another busy summer in Springfield this session. With the budget impasse looming, our legislative efforts at times felt insurmountable. Luckily, to the benefit of our great state and all of its...

It was another busy summer in Springfield this session. With the budget impasse looming, our legislative efforts at times felt insurmountable. Luckily, to the benefit of our great state and all of its...

Apr 10, 2016

Statement on media reports of police spying on protest groups

The Chicago Sun Times posted a story this weekend detailing Chicago...

The Chicago Sun Times posted a story this weekend detailing Chicago...

Karen Sheley
Karen Sheley