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 events in Ferguson have created a vigorous discussion around issues of police accountability and oversight of law enforcement in the United States. One idea advanced by many is the...
The events in Ferguson have created a vigorous discussion around issues of police accountability and oversight of law enforcement in the United States. One idea advanced by many is the...
The New York Times editorial board voiced in on the recent ruling in...
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments ...
ACLU of Illinois Communications and Public Policy Director Ed Yohnka appeared on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss...
ACLU of Illinois Communications and Public Policy Director Ed Yohnka appeared on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss...
Watch ACLU of Illinois Board Chair Jill Metz accept an award from the Chicago Bar Foundation at the 2014 Chicago Bar Association & Chicago Bar Foundation Pro Bono & Public Service...
Watch ACLU of Illinois Board Chair Jill Metz accept an award from the Chicago Bar Foundation at the 2014 Chicago Bar Association & Chicago Bar Foundation Pro Bono & Public Service...
Pregnancy shouldn’t be a firing offense, but time and time again, when pregnant women ask their employers for reasonable accommodations, they are shown the door....
Pregnancy shouldn’t be a firing offense, but time and time again, when pregnant women ask their employers for reasonable accommodations, they are shown the door....
