Women's and Reproductive Rights
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.
The ACLU of Illinois has also worked for decades through the courts and legislature to create in Illinois an oasis for basic reproductive care in the Midwest. But the attack on basic access to reproductive health care, including contraception and abortion care remains constant. 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.
Today, gender bias continues to create huge barriers for many women. Ongoing struggles include ensuring equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: ABORTION IN ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS ABORTION LAWS AND PROTECTIONS
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A LOOK AT 10 YEARS OF REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND FREEDOM IN THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE
The Latest
Lake County Woman Challenges Denial of Care by Illinois Doctor and Religiously Affiliated Hospital Leading to Her Loss of Fertility
Downstate Woman Sues Over Forced Labor Induction in Illinois Prison
ACLU of Illinois Responds to Trump Administration Threat to Withhold Health Care Funding in Effort to Please Antiabortion Advocates
Parent Advocacy Groups and a Coalition of Head Start Providers File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Dismantling of Head Start
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
Parental Notice of Abortion Act (PNA) and the Judicial Bypass Coordination Project
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