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.
Current events are hot discussion topics at many holiday tables. If you want to jump start a conversation about civil liberties, please keep reading for talking points about the ACLU’s most urgent work.
Current events are hot discussion topics at many holiday tables. If you want to jump start a conversation about civil liberties, please keep reading for talking points about the ACLU’s most urgent work.
Just a decade ago, Illinois signed into law the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples.
Just a decade ago, Illinois signed into law the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples.
In her nearly 100 years, Harriet Hausman was a tireless supporter for many civil liberties issues including protecting free speech, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice.
In her nearly 100 years, Harriet Hausman was a tireless supporter for many civil liberties issues including protecting free speech, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice.
The Chicago Police Department shrouds in secrecy its use of surveillance technologies to monitor social media.
The Chicago Police Department shrouds in secrecy its use of surveillance technologies to monitor social media.
Attempts to limit free speech through censorship have been on the rise in Illinois, requiring that each of us be alert for these attempts in our own community.
Attempts to limit free speech through censorship have been on the rise in Illinois, requiring that each of us be alert for these attempts in our own community.
