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Special Statement From the ACLU of Illinois and Lambda Legal on Marriage in Illinois

We have been thrilled over the past few days as dozens of gay and lesbian couples from across Illinois have received their marriage licenses in Cook County.

February 24, 2014

Victory! Court Grants Immediate Freedom to Marry to Illinois Same-sex Couples

CHICAGO — A federal court today ordered the Cook County Clerk’s office to provide marriage licenses immediately to same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry, rather than require them to wait until June, the default implementation date for the marriage equality bill passed by the Illinois legi

February 21, 2014

Freedom from real time location tracking creates "appropriate balance" in technological age

CHICAGO -- Legislation that limits law enforcement access to "real time" location information created by smartphones and other electronic devices is being hailed as a critical step forward for personal privacy in the emerging technological age.

February 19, 2014

Extreme anti-abortion agenda comes to Illinois

Legislators asked to adopt measures previously blocked by courts

February 19, 2014

Introduction of Senate Bill 2694, measure criminalizing "Revenge Porn"

Earlier today, State Senator Michael Hastings introduced a measure (Senate Bill 2694) that would target "revenge porn," a term used to refer to the instance in which someone posts an intimate photo or video of another person on a website without that person's consent.

January 29, 2014

ACLU of Illinois and Lambda Legal Expedite Marriage for All Same-sex Couples Facing Urgent Medical Circumstances

Court orders streamlined process allowing couples to avoid court appearances

December 16, 2013