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.
The statement below can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Police Practices Project Director, ACLU of Illinois:
"The release of the footage surrounding the shooting death of...
The statement below can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Police Practices Project Director, ACLU of Illinois:
"The release of the footage surrounding the shooting death of...
With early voting under way in the 2020 election – and a record number of mail-in ballots being distributed and returned across the State of Illinois – voters need access to more information about how they...
With early voting under way in the 2020 election – and a record number of mail-in ballots being distributed and returned across the State of Illinois – voters need access to more information about how they...
Oral Testimony of Heidi Dalenberg, B.H. v. Walker Class Counsel
Before the Senate Human Services Committee Subject Matter: DCFS Youth Transition into YouthCare, October 21...
Oral Testimony of Heidi Dalenberg, B.H. v. Walker Class Counsel
Before the Senate Human Services Committee Subject Matter: DCFS Youth Transition into YouthCare, October 21...
Illinois is not meeting its promise to ensure children and families who receive health care through a new managed care system are receiving the medical, psychiatric, and other health care they need in a...
Illinois is not meeting its promise to ensure children and families who receive health care through a new managed care system are receiving the medical, psychiatric, and other health care they need in a...
The story of mass incarceration in Illinois is a familiar one. Our state’s experience has mirrored the ...
The story of mass incarceration in Illinois is a familiar one. Our state’s experience has mirrored the ...
The below statement can be attributed to Rachel Murphy, Police Practices Project Staff Attorney, ACLU of Illinois:
"It is unacceptable that, yet again, the Chicago Police...
The below statement can be attributed to Rachel Murphy, Police Practices Project Staff Attorney, ACLU of Illinois:
"It is unacceptable that, yet again, the Chicago Police...
