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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 22, 2011

ACLU’s Ben Wolf to be honored as “citizen of the year”

Criminal Justice Reform

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Feb 22, 2011

Another Three Months For The Patriot Act

Last week, the Senate and House responded to the imminent expiration of the Patriot Act by voting to extend the act for another three months, effectively putting off a making a decision....

Last week, the Senate and House responded to the imminent expiration of the Patriot Act by voting to extend the act for another three months, effectively putting off a making a decision....

Feb 18, 2011

Petition calls for halt to Chicago's surveillance camera system

A petition signed by 500 supporters of the ACLU's call for a moratorium on the placement of new surveillance cameras was mailed to Chicago mayoral candidates this afternoon.

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A petition signed by 500 supporters of the ACLU's call for a moratorium on the placement of new surveillance cameras was mailed to Chicago mayoral candidates this afternoon.

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Feb 17, 2011

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

Criminal Justice Reform

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

Criminal Justice Reform

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),...