Press Releases

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 Supreme Court’s Stay of Mifepristone Suspension

SCOTUS granted a request by Department of Justice and manufacturers of Mifepristone to stay the decision that severely restricted access to the widely used medication.

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Federal Appellate Court’s Block of Ban on Mifepristone

Overnight, a panel of judges on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals partially blocked enforcement of last week's ruling suspending the FDA's approval of mifepristone.

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.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Provides Gender-Affirming Surgery Amid Historic Legal Victory

Following a courageous, four-year fight to secure the gender-affirming care necessary for her health while in the custody of the federal Bureau of Prisons, Cristina Nichole Iglesias recently underwent surgery without complications on March 30, 2023.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Election of Brandon Johnson as Mayor of Chicago

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.

In Open Letter to Public Officials Across Illinois, ACLU Calls on Local Leaders to Support the First Amendment, Protect Against Attacks on Free Speech

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.

ACLU of Illinois Statement Regarding Governor Pritzker’s Announcement on the Future of Choate Mental Health and Development Center

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

ACLU of Illinois Applauds Governor Pritzker’s Signature of HB2542 Modernizing Illinois’ Name Change Statute

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.