Press Releases

Lake County Woman Challenges Denial of Care by Illinois Doctor and Religiously Affiliated Hospital Leading to Her Loss of Fertility

Round Lake resident was twice denied care for her ectopic pregnancy and subsequently lost her fertility.

Parent Advocacy Groups and a Coalition of Head Start Providers File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Dismantling of Head Start

Today, a coalition of parents and Head Start providers filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s coordinated and unlawful efforts to dismantle the Head Start program, which would be catastrophic for the millions of people who rely on it.

Quincy City Council Rejects Proposed Ordinance Advanced by Out of State Abortion Opponents

The Quincy City Council last night rejected a proposed ordinance that would declare the community a “sanctuary city for the unborn."

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Passage by Danville City Council of Ordinance that Violates State Law and Constitution

The Danville City Council voted to approve an ordinance that would declare the community a “sanctuary city for the unborn” and attempt to place limits on abortion care in the community.

ACLU of Illinois Warns Danville that Proposed Ordinance Violates State Law and Constitution

The ACLU of Illinois sent a letter to Danville warning that a proposed ordinance that would declare the community a “sanctuary city for the unborn” is illegal under the Illinois Constitution and Illinois law

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Decision by Texas Court on Availability of Mifepristone

A Texas judge issued a legally and factually indefensible ruling that seeks to block the Federal Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone from more than two decades ago.

ACLU of Illinois Hails Passage of Protections for Abortion and Gender-Affirming Health Care

This Illinois House and Senate passed HB 4664 to reinforce protections for abortion and gender-affirming health care in Illinois.