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ACLU Response to Governor Rauner's 2018 Budget Address

Today, Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his annual budget address in Springfield.

The following response to the message can be ascribed to Colleen K. Connell of the ACLU of Illinois:

February 14, 2018

ACLU calls on Aurora to approve Pride Parade

CHICAGO – In a letter to the City of Aurora’s top lawyer, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois today called on the City to act swiftly in approving a parade permit request from a local group planning to host the community’s first Pride Parade this coming June. The ACLU

February 12, 2018

Statement regarding ACLU's appeal of denial of Nova Maday's preliminary injunction request

In November 2017, Nova Maday and the ACLU of Illinois filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court against the Township High School District 211 in Palatine for denying Nova the use of the girls’ locker room during physical education class and separating her from other students because she is tra

February 8, 2018

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ACLU Response to Governor Rauner's 2018 Budget Address

ACLU calls on Aurora to approve Pride Parade

Statement regarding ACLU's appeal of denial of Nova Maday's preliminary injunction request

ACLU of Illinois joins statewide coalition to introduce HB 4469 to expand voter access and education in Illinois jails

Transgender prisoners ask court to improve quality and accessibility of health care in Illinois

Judge Denies D211 School District Preliminary Injunction Request