News & Commentary

Attempts to limit free speech through censorship have been on the rise in Illinois, requiring that each of us be alert for these attempts in our own community.

The last two years have seen book bans come roaring back into the public consciousness.

During Banned Books Week some of the ACLU of Illinois Staff shared their favorite banned books. 

The Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding the constitutionality of the Pretrial Fairness Act cleared the way for Illinois to become the first state to completely abolish the use of monetary bail on September 18, 2023.  

It is up to the youth of today to advocate for comprehensive sex education in all schools, so that both themselves and the youth of tomorrow can make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Senior Supervising Attorney, Chaundre White spoke out at the Danville City Council meeting in opposition to this unlawful ordinance.

Local elections are important in the fight to protect basic rights and civil liberties. There are many important races on the ballot in the 2023 Consolidated Election which impact your rights and civil liberties.

This new law, known as the Patient and Provider Protection Act, sends a clear message. We will not let states that are trying to restrict health care reach into Illinois to tell us what we can do.

Dozens of Chicagoans—mostly Black and brown people—gave searing public testimony in court about terrifying and degrading experiences with Chicago police before the federal judge who oversees the Chicago Police Consent Decree.