Issues

The ACLU advocates for the constitutional and civil rights of those impacted by the criminal legal system. We believe that we can build a police system that encourages and respects each individual, welcomes community involvement and serves every neighborhood.

Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought, and so much more. The ACLU has worked since 1920 to ensure that freedom of speech is protected for everyone.

The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.

The ACLU of Illinois believes that persons in government institutions or for whom the government is responsible deserve a fair and constitutionally appropriate level of care.

The ACLU of Illinois firmly believes that rights should not be limited based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

The ACLU works to expand the right to privacy, increase the control individuals have over their personal information, and ensure civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by technological innovation.

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.

We work to ensure that every person can make the best decision for themselves and their family about whether and when to have a child without undue political interference and to reduce the huge barriers created for many women.