As part of our work in the defense of civil liberties, the ACLU of Illinois issues reports that study and note developments in civil liberties. Below is a listing of some of our publications organized by issue.
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ACLU Activity Book
We created the ACLU Activity Book for youth to learn about the ACLU, the many heroes who have supported the ACLU’s mission, and some of the landmark court cases that have shaped the history of civil liberties.
September 16, 2020
2019 Year End Report
It has been a great year advancing civil liberties in Illinois. 2019 saw passage of five critical legislative initiatives, including the Reproductive Health Act. In addition, we directed more than thirty legal matters in our docket, cases
December 13, 2019
Where Can I Pump Breastmilk at Court? A Report Card on Lactation Accommodations in Illinois Courthouses
In August 2018, Illinois enacted a new law requiring courthouses across the state to make a room or area available to the public for pumping breas
December 8, 2019Stingrays and the Chicago Police Department
“Stingrays” are an invasive technology, capable of gathering vast amounts of data about people’s cell phone locations and communications. In Illinois, the Citizen Privacy Protection Act, 725 ILCS 137/10, limits the use of Stingrays by law enforcement in two ways.
October 7, 2019
Racism in the Rear View Mirror
The ACLU of Illinois released a new report – Racism in the Rear View Mirror – examining Illinois traffic stop data reported by law enforcement agencies
January 13, 2019