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Statement on Pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Illinois Communications and Public Policy Director Ed Yohnka:

August 26, 2017

Statement on Governor's Signature of Bill to Reform Vital Records Act

In light of the Governor's signing of House Bill 1785, which will reform Illinois' Vital Records Act to allow transgender and intersex people to be able to change the gender marker on their birth certific

August 25, 2017

Statement on Governor Rauner Signing of Gang Conduct Bill

Earlier today, Governor Rauner signed into law House Bill 3803, a measure that fixed the charge of unlawful gang conduct in Illinois statute.

August 22, 2017

ACLU Statement Regarding Attorney General Sessions Remarks on Chicago

The following statement can be attributed to Karen Sheley, Police Practices Project Director at the ACLU of Illinois:

August 16, 2017

Organizational Statement Regarding Events in Charlottesville, VA

The violence in Charlottesville on Saturday and the tragic death of a peaceful protestor once again raises questions for some about the ACLU’s role in defending the First Amendment rights of those with whom we vigorously and vehemently disagree.

August 14, 2017

Court Says State of Illinois Failing to Keep Promises to People with Developmental Disabilities

The State of Illinois is failing to provide people with developmental disabilities appropriate resources in order to live independently. That finding, issued by Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman on Friday, specifically finds the State to be out of compliance with the 2011 Consent Decree in Ligas v. Norw

August 12, 2017