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ACLU of Illinois Responds to Videos Showing Federal Officers Attacking Protestors at Broadview ICE Center

These tactics include physically shoving and firing projectiles at protestors – even when they appear to be trying to move back or are lying on the ground.

September 13, 2025

ACLU of Illinois Responds to DHS Claims That it Will Prosecute People for Recording ICE Officers on our Streets

The statements by DHS’ officials run directly contrary to court rulings, including ACLU v. Alvarez, a case defending the ability of an individual to record a public official doing their public duty in a public space.

September 9, 2025

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Reports President Trump will Send Military Troops to Chicago

There is no emergency in Chicago to justify the introduction of any military troops. It is unnecessary and simply escalates and inflames his attacks on our democracy.

August 25, 2025

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Calls for School Districts to Reverse Inclusive Transgender Student Policies

Anti-trans activist group demanded that District 211 in Palatine change their policies regarding transgender students participating in sports during a school board meeting.

August 22, 2025

CPD Massive Traffic Stop Program is “Deliberate, Purposeful” Program, New Court Filing Asserts

Leaders from across Chicago have intentionally created and perpetuated a racist mass traffic stop program that purposely targets Black and Latino drivers and the neighborhoods where they reside for large numbers of pretextual traffic stops.

August 12, 2025

Jefferson County, Illinois moves Ten Commandments monument, residents dismiss lawsuit

Following Jefferson County’s removal of a large Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of the county courthouse, the plaintiffs have withdrawn a lawsuit challenging the display.

July 30, 2025