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.
Examiner.com: Cassidy bill proposes decriminalization for pot possession in Illinois
Illinois may follow the path of sixteen other states and revise its out-of-date, discriminatory laws against marijuana,...
Illinois may follow the path of sixteen other states and revise its out-of-date, discriminatory laws against marijuana,...
Associated Press: Illinois offers plan to fix youth detention issues
The Associated Press has an article about the...
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Search starts for new youth facility head
A search to select a new superintendent for the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) will begin soon,...
A search to select a new superintendent for the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) will begin soon,...


The Chicago Tribune: Pact calls for better conditions for imprisoned juveniles
The Chicago Tribune published...
NPR: Solitary Confinement Costs $78K Per Inmate And Should Be Curbed, Critics Say
The destructive impact, at exorbitant fiscal and social costs, of prison solitary confinement was the focus of...
The destructive impact, at exorbitant fiscal and social costs, of prison solitary confinement was the focus of...

