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.
Overcrowding in Illinois prisons is up, with more than 40,000 prisoners in a system built for only 32,000. While Illinois spends more than $1.4 billion on prisons each and every year, nearly half of...
Overcrowding in Illinois prisons is up, with more than 40,000 prisoners in a system built for only 32,000. While Illinois spends more than $1.4 billion on prisons each and every year, nearly half of...
An update on our ACLU of Illinois client case from the Fire Law Blog:
A lawsuit filed by a...
Testimony of Heidi Dalenberg
Riley Safer Holmes and Cancila LLP
General Counsel and Cooperating Counsel, ACLU of Illinois
Before the Senate Human Services Committee
Subject...
Testimony of Heidi Dalenberg
Riley Safer Holmes and Cancila LLP
General Counsel and Cooperating Counsel, ACLU of Illinois
Before the Senate Human Services Committee
Subject...
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois held its 3rd Annual Legislator Awards on Thursday, October 12th and honored several Illinois lawmakers for their successful advocacy in...
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois held its 3rd Annual Legislator Awards on Thursday, October 12th and honored several Illinois lawmakers for their successful advocacy in...
