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Illinois Governor Signs Historic Law, Extends a Measure of Fairness to All Couples

Chicago -- Governor Pat Quinn today signs into law the Illinois Religious Freedom and Protection and

January 30, 2011

Victory! Civil Union Bill Passes the Illinois House & Senate

Today, the Illinois Senate followed the lead of the Illinois House of Representatives in passing Senate Bill 1716, the Illinois Religious Freedom and Pr

December 1, 2010

ACLU Cheers House Passage of Provision Removing Unconstitutional Anti-Gay Adoption Ban from Florida Law

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill, HB 7013, which included a provision removing from state law the ban on adoptions by lesbians and gay men that has not been enforced since 2010, when a Florida appeals court declared it unconstitutional i

October 14, 2010

Reversing Two Restrictive Policies, Illinois Issues Accurate Birth Certificates to Three Transgender Persons

CHICAGO - In an important reversal of two policies restricting who can obtain accurate birth certificates after sex reassignment surgery, the State of Illinois has issued new, accurate birth certificates to three transgender persons born in Illinois.

November 16, 2009

Breaking News: Bill to Create Civil Unions in Illinois Clears House Committee

March 5, 2009 --- Earlier today, the Illinois House Youth and Family Committee approved and sent on to the floor of the full House a bill that creates civil unions in Illinois, offering basic legal protections for gay men and lesbian couples in Illinois.

March 5, 2009

On Path to Full Equality, ACLU of Illinois Welcomes Energized Effort to Create Civil Unions

Calling on legislators to embrace the fundamental values of fairness and equality, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois today hailed the introduction of House Bill 2234 - the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act - in the Illinois General Assembly.

February 26, 2009