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.
Chicago Sun Times: City Council advances mayor’s pot decriminalization plan
The Chicago Sun Times reports that the City of Chicago’s City Council’s Committee on Public Safety approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s...
The Chicago Sun Times reports that the City of Chicago’s City Council’s Committee on Public Safety approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s...
New York Times: Senators Start a Review of Solitary Confinement
The New York Times reported on the Senate’s first ever hearing about solitary confinement in U.S. prisons. The hearing was chaired by U.S. Senator...
The New York Times reported on the Senate’s first ever hearing about solitary confinement in U.S. prisons. The hearing was chaired by U.S. Senator...
Chicago Tribune: Quinn moving forward on prison closures
The Chicago Tribune reports that Governor Pat Quinn plans to close Illinois “supermax” prison at...
The Chicago Tribune reports that Governor Pat Quinn plans to close Illinois “supermax” prison at...
ACLU Statement Re: Governor’s Announcement of Tamms’ closure
<p>We applaud the announcement by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, regarding the closure of the “super max” prison facility at Tamms. Since its opening in 1995, Tamms has been an enormous burden...
<p>We applaud the announcement by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, regarding the closure of the “super max” prison facility at Tamms. Since its opening in 1995, Tamms has been an enormous burden...

