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Report calls for reform of asset forfeiture system in Illinois

More than $300 million seized by law enforcement over a decade – without requiring any conviction

November 16, 2016

Statement on General 2016 Election Results

As a non-partisan, non-political organization, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois neither endorses nor opposes candidates for public office. We have a long history of working with officeholders of various political parties to advance important protections for vulnerable populations.

November 9, 2016

Statement: Shooting death of Joshua Beal in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois shares the sadness of Joshua Beal’s family and friends who have seen a young man with dreams and promise taken from their lives.

November 8, 2016

Decision denying preliminary injunction in District 211/Transgender Student Case

Earlier today, U.S.

October 18, 2016

Statement re: Chicago City Council Vote on Police Oversight

Today’s City Council vote is a modest down payment on the urgent need for police reform and restoring the broken trust between the community and the police in Chicago.

October 5, 2016

Seventh Circuit action in challenge to Illinois’ Election Day Registration System

Late yesterday, a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit stayed a lower court order blocking Election Day voter registration at polling places in Illinois for the November general election. The decision comes in the case of Harlan v.

October 5, 2016