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ACLU of Illinois Responds to Developments Regarding Federal Consent Decree Aimed at Reforming CPD

The City of Chicago and Illinois Attorney General secured a three-year extension to the federal consent decree process.

March 25, 2022

ACLU of Illinois Calls on Legislature Fill Positions on the Prison Review Board

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois responded the recent debate and inaction in the Illinois Senate regarding the confirmation of members to the Illinois Prison Review Board.

March 24, 2022

ACLU Of Illinois Responds To Governor Pritzker’s Announcement Of Interagency Assessment Of Needs For Those In Need Of State Services

Governor Pritzker announced that his administration is launching an assessment of needs for those seeking health and mental health care from state agencies, an assessment that also will contemplate how Illinois can better coordinate this care.

March 18, 2022

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ACLU of Illinois Responds to Developments Regarding Federal Consent Decree Aimed at Reforming CPD

ACLU of Illinois Calls on Legislature Fill Positions on the Prison Review Board

ACLU Of Illinois Responds To Governor Pritzker’s Announcement Of Interagency Assessment Of Needs For Those In Need Of State Services

Denial of Healthcare Coverage to Transgender Employees Violates State Law, According to Illinois Human Rights Commission

ACLU of Illinois Responds to City Council Inaction on Mayor's Ill-Advised Civil Asset Forfeiture Proposal

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Misrepresentation of Position During DuPage County Board Meeting