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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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Mar 8, 2011

DHS Concludes They Have Authority to Monitor Political Activities of Advocacy Groups

First Amendment Advocacy

From ACLU's Blog of Rights:

In March 2006, the Department...

From ACLU's Blog of Rights:

In March 2006, the Department...

Mar 7, 2011

Teaching Students What They Need to Learn

In early 2000, President George W. Bush pointed out the profound truth: "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?"

It is rarely asked, even in a grammatically correct...

In early 2000, President George W. Bush pointed out the profound truth: "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?"

It is rarely asked, even in a grammatically correct...

Mar 4, 2011

Colleen Connell on 848!

Women's and Reproductive Rights

Don't miss WBEZ’s morning news program Eight Forty-Eight this Monday, March 7, at 9:00am. ACLU of Illinois Executive Director, Colleen Connell, will talk about how the current budget cuts...

Don't miss WBEZ’s morning news program Eight Forty-Eight this Monday, March 7, at 9:00am. ACLU of Illinois Executive Director, Colleen Connell, will talk about how the current budget cuts...