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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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May 13, 2011

FBI: If We Told You, You Might Sue

Often when the government tries to suppress information about its surveillance programs, it cites national-security concerns. But not always.

In 2008, a few years after the Bush administration...

Often when the government tries to suppress information about its surveillance programs, it cites national-security concerns. But not always.

In 2008, a few years after the Bush administration...

May 9, 2011

Yes, You’re Being Tracked. It’s Time to Do Something About It

In light of the recent disclosures about iPhone and Android location tracking, Sen. Al Franken and the Senate Judiciary Committee are taking the very welcome step of shedding light on privacy and smart...

In light of the recent disclosures about iPhone and Android location tracking, Sen. Al Franken and the Senate Judiciary Committee are taking the very welcome step of shedding light on privacy and smart...

Apr 6, 2011

Update to Privacy Policy

We have revised the ACLU of Illinois Privacy Policy because we want to clarify and provide more information about our collection, use and protection...

We have revised the ACLU of Illinois Privacy Policy because we want to clarify and provide more information about our collection, use and protection...

Mar 28, 2011

Oppose DNA collection upon arrest

DNA is different than a simple fingerprint. DNA testing discloses private health information about an individual and can be used to make predictions about that person’s physical and mental health. Employers...

DNA is different than a simple fingerprint. DNA testing discloses private health information about an individual and can be used to make predictions about that person’s physical and mental health. Employers...

Mar 27, 2011

HB 1948 - Surveillance Camera Data Collection: Status Update

On March 16th,...

On March 16th,...