LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
The ACLU of Illinois firmly believes that rights should not be limited based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
We stand in support of inclusive policies that strengthen rights for LGBT individuals. After securing the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in Illinois, the ACLU of Illinois has continued to protect gay and lesbian couples from discrimination by those who justify their actions based on religion. Our advocacy also supports people who are transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming, so that they are able to live their authentic lives, without discrimination in employment, access to accurate identity documents and public schools. And, the ACLU is continuing our historic work to resist and combat discrimination for those with HIV.
The Latest
Despite Supreme Court Ruling in West Virginia Case, Transgender Students in Illinois Still Eligible to Play in Sports Consistent with State Protections
Transgender Federal Worker Sues Trump-Vance Administration Over Federal Bathroom Ban
ACLU of Illinois Responds to Calls for School Districts to Reverse Inclusive Transgender Student Policies
ACLU of Illinois Responds to Cessation of Gender Affirming Care for Patients Under 19 Years of Age at UChicago Medicine
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