2024 Summer Legislative Update
The 2024 Spring Legislative Session concluded in May during which the ACLU of Illinois and our partners worked on legislation on a range of issues to advance our civil rights and liberties.
DEFENDING THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF ALL ILLINOISANS.
FROM THE BLOG:
Reproductive Rights Detained
With Expecting Justice, the ACLU of Illinois and the WJI saw the need for a deeper evaluation of the often-overlooked conditions for those who are pregnant or postpartum, and others needing reproductive...
What to Know about the Abortion Case in the Supreme Court
On Tuesday, March 26 the Supreme Court of the United States heard a case involving the broad availability of mifepristone, the safest and most widely used medication for abortion care.
PRESS RELEASES:
ACLU of Illinois Responds to Announcement of Secret Service Security Perimeter for Democratic National Convention
Federal, state and local officials today announced security plans – including the Secret Service Security perimeter around the United Center and McCormick Place – that will be in place during the upcoming...
ACLU of Illinois and ACLU of Illinois Springfield Chapter Respond to Release of Video in Sonya Massey Shooting
Sonya Massey was shot to death in her home on July 6th by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy.
ACLU of Illinois Responds to Charges Against Protestors on University of Illinois Campus
We urge prosecutors to exercise restraint in charging any violations emanating from the protests.
Protecting the First Amendment in Your Community
When free speech rights are being threatened in your community, each of us need to show up.
