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ACLU Sues for Police Reform in Chicago

CHICAGO –Seeking to ensure that concerns about interactions between Chicago police and people with disabilities are part of any reform effort, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois and Equip for Equality filed a federal lawsuit today with Chicago-based organizations Comm

October 4, 2017 Police Practices and Racial Justice

Statement on Signing of House Bill 40

“The ACLU enthusiastically applauds Governor Rauner for signing HB 40 and, in doing so, helping women throughout the entire State of Illinois.  We applaud him for taking time to listen to the stories of women who have been denied access to basic health care, including abortion care, simply becaus

September 28, 2017 Women's and Reproductive Rights