Press Releases

Jul 19, 2025

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Cessation of Gender Affirming Care for Patients Under 19 Years of Age at UChicago Medicine

On Friday, UChicago Medicine abruptly announced that they would cease providing gender affirming care to patients under the age of 19 years old, even though that care is lawful in the State of Illinois.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Jun 18, 2025

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti

In Illinois, gender-affirming care for youth and adults is available, legal, and protected.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Jun 10, 2025

Jefferson County Residents Sue to Remove Massive Ten Commandments Monument From Courthouse Lawn

A group of multifaith and non-religious Jefferson County taxpayers and residents filed suit in state court today, seeking to remove a nearly seven-foot-tall Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
Court Cases: Neal v. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners