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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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Jul 13, 2020

Religious Freedom Is Not a License to Deny Employees Birth Control Coverage

In early July, the U. S. Supreme Court upheld a Trump Administration rule that allows virtually any employer in the country to claim a religious or moral exemption in order to opt out of having to provide...

Jul 10, 2020

ACLU of Illinois Responds to DCFS’ Transition to Managed Care System on September 1st

The below statement can be attributed to Heidi Dalenberg, Director of the Institutional Reform Project, ACLU of Illinois:

“While we always knew that the State ultimately...

The below statement can be attributed to Heidi Dalenberg, Director of the Institutional Reform Project, ACLU of Illinois:

“While we always knew that the State ultimately...

Jul 9, 2020

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Chicago Police Shutting Down Access to Arrest Data

The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Police Practices Project Director, ACLU of Illinois:

"It is incredulous that the Chicago Police Department has chosen...

The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Police Practices Project Director, ACLU of Illinois:

"It is incredulous that the Chicago Police Department has chosen...

Jul 2, 2020

Chicago Police Officers Have No Place in Public Schools

The evidence is clear: police officers have no place in public schools. In Chicago, more than 200 Chicago Police officers are assigned to the so-called “School Resource Officer” program. But rather than...

Jul 1, 2020

ACLU of Illinois Reacts to CPD Superintendent Brown’s Plan to “Clear Drug Corners” Ahead of Holiday Weekend

The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Director, Police Practices Project, ACLU of Illinois:

“Superintendent Brown’s announced plan to address gun violence...

The below statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Director, Police Practices Project, ACLU of Illinois:

“Superintendent Brown’s announced plan to address gun violence...

Jun 29, 2020

ACLU of Illinois Reacts to U.S. Supreme Court Striking Down Unconstitutional Abortion Ban in Louisiana

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, finding that it imposed an unconstitutional restriction on...