News & Commentary
Oct 14, 2013
Chicago Sun-Times: Time is ripe for marital equality
Laura Washington of the Chicago Sun-Times interviewed Rev. Benjamin Ledell Reynolds, faith director of Illinois Unites for Marriage. Rev. Reynolds discussed his faith journey and support for Senate Bill 10, which would bring the freedom to marry to Illinois:
Oct 11, 2013
Board nominees
The nominating committee of the ACLU Board of Directors has submitted its slate of nominees for the Board of Directors election to be held in November.
Oct 08, 2013
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange: Mental Health, Other Experts Weigh in on Illinois DJJ
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Oct 08, 2013
Chicago Tribune Voice of the People: Freedom to marry
The following is a letter to the editor of The Chicago Tribune penned by ACLU of Illinois plaintiffs Michelle Mascaro and Corynne Romine. Michelle and Corynne are clients in the lawsuit seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex Illinois couples.
Oct 01, 2013
Associated Press: Same-sex marriage lawsuit can proceed
The Associated Press published an article on Friday's hearing on the motion to dismiss in the two marriage cases, Darby v. Orr and Lazaro v. Orr, which are being handled by Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Illinois respectively and represent a total of 25 couples seeking the freedom to marry in Illinois. The case will now move on to hear arguments from the couple's side about how the current law discriminates based on sexual orientation.
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