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 Illinois legislature passed the “Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Marriage Fairness Act.” Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the new marriage law and about the recent court...
The Illinois legislature passed the “Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Marriage Fairness Act.” Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the new marriage law and about the recent court...
Statement of John Knight, Director, LGBT Project of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois
"Today is an historic day for the State of Illinois, and a great...
Statement of John Knight, Director, LGBT Project of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois
"Today is an historic day for the State of Illinois, and a great...
The Chicago Tribune published an article about the practice of stop-and-frisk by the Chicago Police Department....
The Chicago Tribune published an article about the practice of stop-and-frisk by the Chicago Police Department....
In 2008, the federal government launched programs to collect so-called "Suspicious Activity Reports" around the country. Government documents obtained by the ACLU show that these programs have operated...
In 2008, the federal government launched programs to collect so-called "Suspicious Activity Reports" around the country. Government documents obtained by the ACLU show that these programs have operated...
Capitol Fax helped to promote a video for the Illinois Unites for...
The Belleville News-Democrat has an editorial today juxtaposing the unique educational approach at...
The Belleville News-Democrat has an editorial today juxtaposing the unique educational approach at...
