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Jan 12, 2017
Jan 12, 2017

Urbana man challenges Illinois’ outdated and unconstitutional flag desecration law

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
Apr 20, 2016
Apr 20, 2016

Statement on settlement reached with Teutopolis School District on use of buses/school officials to facilitate religious classes

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
Apr 07, 2016
Apr 07, 2016

ACLU of Illinois, EFF ask state supreme to strike down limits on free speech in cumbersome sex offender laws

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
Feb 11, 2016
Feb 11, 2016

Statement on the Introduction of House Bill 4419

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
Sep 02, 2015
Sep 02, 2015

Settlement reached in “Twittergate” dispute

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
Dec 05, 2014
Dec 05, 2014

Eavesdropping bill passes in Illinois

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
Jun 12, 2014
Jun 12, 2014

City, Peoria Mayor sued for violating constitutional rights in "Twittergate"

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
May 13, 2014
May 13, 2014

Twitter Parody Controversy in Peoria, Illinois

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
Mar 31, 2014
Mar 31, 2014

Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 59 affecting academic freedom

Issue Areas: First Amendment Advocacy
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