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.
Americans increasingly are using online social networks in order to communicate with family and friends, share photos and news and express their own political views....
Americans increasingly are using online social networks in order to communicate with family and friends, share photos and news and express their own political views....
Earlier today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit...
Earlier today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit...
Illinois Senator Mark Kirk joined Washington Senator Ron Wyden in support of a piece of legislation which, if passed, would require judges to obtain permission before using geolocation data to track an...
Illinois Senator Mark Kirk joined Washington Senator Ron Wyden in support of a piece of legislation which, if passed, would require judges to obtain permission before using geolocation data to track an...
Adam Schwartz, senior staff counsel, spoke with the Chicago Tribune about...
Adam Schwartz, senior staff counsel, spoke with the Chicago Tribune about...
The Chicago Tribune...
The Chicago Tribune...
In light of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, ACLU of Illinois' Executive Director Colleen Connell was invited to join...
In light of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, ACLU of Illinois' Executive Director Colleen Connell was invited to join...