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Statement on lawsuit against District 211 regarding transgender student access

The following is a statement from ACLU of Illinois Communications and Public Policy Director Ed Yohnka:

May 4, 2016

Springfield area high school transgender student wins critical access in settlement with school

CHICAGO – A Springfield area high school student who is transgender has resolved a complaint against his school that results in fair and equal treatment for the student, and other transgender students in the district, including access to the gender-appropriate restroom and locker room facilities

April 27, 2016

Statement on Passage of Contraceptive Coverage Bill in Illinois House

Moments ago, the Illinois House approved House Bill 5576 sponsored by Representative Elaine Nekritz. The proposal would guarantee women in Illinois access to the full range of contraceptive options under their health care insurance in Illinois.

April 21, 2016

Statement on settlement reached with Teutopolis School District on use of buses/school officials to facilitate religious classes

For many years, the Teutopolis Grade School has been held in a facility owned by the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish of Teutopolis.

April 20, 2016

Statement on passage of SB 2343 (Cell site simulator regulation) in Illinois Senate

Earlier today, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed and sent to the Illinois House Senate Bill 2343, a measure that increases transparency and regulation of cell site simulators, often known by the brand name Sti

April 19, 2016

Statement on Release of Police Accountability Task Force Report

The following is the statement of Karen Sheley, the ACLU of Illinois' Director of the Police Practices Project, in response to the release of the Chicago Police Accountability Task Force report:

April 13, 2016