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.
Read more about the BRCA Supreme Court case, Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics,...
Read more about the BRCA Supreme Court case, Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics,...
May 10, 2013
DNAInfo: Number of Chicago Security Cameras 'Frightening,' ACLU says
An article on DNAInfo illustrates Chicago's efforts to expand its...
An article on DNAInfo illustrates Chicago's efforts to expand its...
Mar 18, 2013
Chicago Tribune: Voice of the People, DNA Collection
The ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell wrote a letter to the...
The ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell wrote a letter to the...
Mar 12, 2013
WBEZ: Lawyers continue fight against CHA drug testing
ACLU of Illinois' attorney Adam Schwartz was interviewed by WBEZ's Natalie Moore about drug testing of residents in Chicago Housing Authority mixed-income...
ACLU of Illinois' attorney Adam Schwartz was interviewed by WBEZ's Natalie Moore about drug testing of residents in Chicago Housing Authority mixed-income...
Mar 11, 2013
Chicago Tribune: The Drone Future
An editorial from the Chicago Tribune addresses the growing debate on the...
An editorial from the Chicago Tribune addresses the growing debate on the...