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.
Seventeen years ago, my son Seneca was shot six times by Chicago Police after being chased on foot. The police officers even fired upon and injured an innocent...
Seventeen years ago, my son Seneca was shot six times by Chicago Police after being chased on foot. The police officers even fired upon and injured an innocent...
The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“For the second time in weeks, the people of Chicago are presented with...
The below statement can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“For the second time in weeks, the people of Chicago are presented with...
The following statement can be attributed to the ACLU of Illinois:
“The Illinois House of Representatives today continued its tradition of balancing new technology and...
The following statement can be attributed to the ACLU of Illinois:
“The Illinois House of Representatives today continued its tradition of balancing new technology and...
When Laura Bowers was sentenced to life in prison in 1990 in connection with...
When Laura Bowers was sentenced to life in prison in 1990 in connection with...
The statement below can be attributed to Ben Ruddell, Criminal Justice Policy Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“We applaud the Illinois House vote today sending ...
The statement below can be attributed to Ben Ruddell, Criminal Justice Policy Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“We applaud the Illinois House vote today sending ...
The statement below can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“The release of the body camera footage and other materials by Chicago police...
The statement below can be attributed to Colleen Connell, Executive Director, ACLU of Illinois:
“The release of the body camera footage and other materials by Chicago police...
