As part of our work in the defense of civil liberties, the ACLU of Illinois issues reports that study and note developments in civil liberties. Below is a listing of some of our publications organized by issue.
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"The Only People It Really Affects Are The People It Hurts": The Human Rights Consequences of Parental Notice of Abortion in Illinois
Update: As of June 2022, the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (PNA) has been repealed. Minors are no longer required to notify an adult family member in order to access an abortion in Illinois.
March 11, 2021
Impact Report: Winter 2021
Welcome to our Winter 2021 edition of the Impact Report!
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March 5, 2021
Impact Report: Fall 2020
Welcome to our Fall 2020 edition of the Impact Report!
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October 3, 2020
ACLU Activity Book
We created the ACLU Activity Book for youth to learn about the ACLU, the many heroes who have supported the ACLU’s mission, and some of the landmark court cases that have shaped the history of civil liberties.
September 16, 2020
2019 Year End Report
It has been a great year advancing civil liberties in Illinois. 2019 saw passage of five critical legislative initiatives, including the Reproductive Health Act. In addition, we directed more than thirty legal matters in our docket, cases
December 13, 2019