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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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Feb 17, 2011

ACLU of Illinois tells appellate court that juvenile detention center still needs change

This morning, the ACLU of Illinois participated in an argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of...

This morning, the ACLU of Illinois participated in an argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of...

Feb 16, 2011

Juvenile Detention Center case goes to appellate court

For more than a decade, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois has worked tirelessly to improve conditions for the young people held at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC),...

For more than a decade, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois has worked tirelessly to improve conditions for the young people held at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC),...

Jan 25, 2010

Ben Wolf talks to Tribune about troubled youths returning to school

By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern

Ben Wolf, assistant legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, spoke to the...

By Ellyn Fortino, Communications Intern

Ben Wolf, assistant legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, spoke to the...

Dec 11, 2009

Dignity in Schools

Common Dreams has an important article on the new National Resolution for Ending School Pushout. Too many children - students from...

Common Dreams has an important article on the new National Resolution for Ending School Pushout. Too many children - students from...

Dec 3, 2009

ACLU of Illinois Signs on to National Resolution Calling for Ending School Pushout

By Lori Turner , Legal Fellow

As part of our effort to address the so-called school-to-prison pipeline, we are active participants in the ...

By Lori Turner , Legal Fellow

As part of our effort to address the so-called school-to-prison pipeline, we are active participants in the ...