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Lambda Legal and ACLU of Illinois Ask Court for Swift Ruling for Freedom To Marry

‘The end of DOMA creates a new urgency and same-sex couples in Illinois can’t wait any longer.’

July 10, 2013

Statement on SCOTUS decision in United States v. Windsor

The following is the statement of John Knight, Director of the LGBT Project of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois:

June 26, 2013

Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Shelby County v. Holder

The following is a statement from ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen K. Connell:

June 25, 2013

ACLU Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Fisher v. University of Texas

NEW YORK – In a 7-1 decision in Fisher v. University of Texas, the U.S.

June 24, 2013

Supreme Court Invalidates Patents on Breast and Ovarian Cancer Genes

WASHINGTON – The U.S.

June 13, 2013

We will not stop working

On Friday evening, the ACLU of Illinois joined with others across Illinois expressing disappointment at the lack of action by the Illinois House on Senate Bill 10, a measure approving the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian coupl

June 2, 2013