The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois today responded to the results of the 2023 Mayoral Election, resulting in the election of Brandon Johnson to serve as the next Mayor of Chicago.

The ACLU of Illinois issued an open letter to local public officials calling on them to fulfill their responsibilities under the First Amendment, and resist any efforts to limit free speech.

Response to the announcement by Governor JB Pritzker regarding changes at Choate Mental Health and Development Center.

Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2542, a measure that repeals and amends restrictions and outdated provisions contained in Illinois’ name change law - one of the most restrictive in the nation.

Julie Campos settled her federal civil rights lawsuit with the City of Chicago after police physically assaulted, falsely arrested, and detained her in June 2020.

We filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Aurora Pride challenging the city’s special events ordinance which gives the city police a veto by allowing them not to staff the event if they do not agree with the message.

The Lightfoot campaign’s email to Chicago Public School teachers urging them to offer extra credit to students as an incentive to volunteer on the Mayor’s re-election campaign is inappropriately coercive and raises First Amendment concerns.

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

The Illinois Senate passed House Bill 2542, a measure that repeals and amends restrictions and outdated provisions contained in Illinois’ name change law - one of the most restrictive in the nation.