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Federal Appeals Court to Hear Arguments About Treatment of Transgender Persons Under the Care of the Illinois Department of Corrections

Federal appeals court will consider a request from the Illinois Department of Corrections to be released from specific, detailed court orders designed to ensure basic, humane and constitutionally-required treatment for more than 250 transgender and gender-diverse people detained at their facilities.

September 18, 2024

Transgender Man Resolves Discrimination Charges Against Retail Giant Walmart

A transgender man who was turned away from two Walmart stores when he sought to cash a money order in October 2021 has reached a settlement with the retail chain.

August 26, 2024

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Closure of Lawsuit Against Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center

We voluntarily dismissed our complaint after Franklin County officials made clear that there are no plans to reopen the facility.

August 13, 2024

Federal Appeals Court Asked to Allow Challenge to Chicago’s Vague “Footprint” Ordinance to Move Forward Before DNC

Before thousands of delegates and other participants gather in Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a group of protestors are asking the federal appeals court in Chicago to allow their challenge to the City of Chicago’s “Footprint” Ordinance to move forward.

August 6, 2024

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Announcement of Secret Service Security Perimeter for Democratic National Convention

Federal, state and local officials today announced security plans – including the Secret Service Security perimeter around the United Center and McCormick Place – that will be in place during the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

July 25, 2024

ACLU of Illinois and ACLU of Illinois Springfield Chapter Respond to Release of Video in Sonya Massey Shooting

Sonya Massey was shot to death in her home on July 6th by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy.

July 22, 2024