News & Commentary
Feb 22, 2013
ACLU of Illinois again opposes mandatory suspicionless drug testing policy at Chicago Housing Authority
In a letter sent on February 21, 2013, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois urged the Chicago Housing Authority not to approve a policy for a new mixed-use development in Chicago that mandates suspicionless drug testing for CHA residents at the facility. The new development is the Shops and Lofts at 47, to be located at 47th Street and Cottage Grove on the City’s South Side.
Feb 21, 2013
The Daily Illini: State House and Gov. Quinn should make Illinois the 10th state to legalize same-sex marriage
The Daily Illini newspaper out of the University of Illinois published a poignant editorial endorsing the freedom to marry bill. The bill is currently set to be heard by the House Executive Committee on Tuesday, February 26 before moving onto the House floor for a final vote. The bill passed in the Senate on Valentine's Day by 34-21.
Feb 18, 2013
WLS-AM: Rep. Daniel Biss on the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act
Senator Daniel Biss (D) appeared on the WLS-AM radio show "Hartford and Kass" to discuss his sponsorship of a bill that would limit the use of surveillance drones by law enforcement in Illinois. The ACLU of Illinois is working with Senator Biss to ensure regulations are in place to protect privacy. Other ACLU affiliates have helped to pass similar laws in their states.
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