Press Releases

North Suburban Library Boards Warned About Room Rental Policies that Violate First Amendment

Northbrook Public Library and the Highland Park Public Library have been put on notice about room rental policies that violate the Constitution’s First Amendment. 

Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness, ACLU of Illinois Peoria Chapter and ACLU of Illinois Respond to Peoria City Council Action on Ordinance Criminalizing Camping Outdoor in Public Spaces

The Peoria City Council voted 6-5 to narrowly adopt an ordinance that would impose criminal fines – and even jail time – for unhoused people who camp outdoors in public spaces.

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Passage of KIND Act (House Bill 4781) by Illinois Senate

The Illinois Senate unanimously adopted House Bill 4781 (the KIND Act) in recognition of the valuable role played by relatives who step in to care for youth in DCFS care.

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Election of Donald Trump as President of the United States

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. But winning an election does not give anyone license to discard our Constitution and behave as a dictator – on day one or any other day. 

Federal Appeals Court to Hear Arguments About Treatment of Transgender Persons Under the Care of the Illinois Department of Corrections

Federal appeals court will consider a request from the Illinois Department of Corrections to be released from specific, detailed court orders designed to ensure basic, humane and constitutionally-required treatment for more than 250 transgender and gender-diverse people detained at their facilities.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Court Cases: Monroe v. Jeffreys

Transgender Man Resolves Discrimination Charges Against Retail Giant Walmart

A transgender man who was turned away from two Walmart stores when he sought to cash a money order in October 2021 has reached a settlement with the retail chain.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Closure of Lawsuit Against Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center

We voluntarily dismissed our complaint after Franklin County officials made clear that there are no plans to reopen the facility.

Federal Appeals Court Asked to Allow Challenge to Chicago’s Vague “Footprint” Ordinance to Move Forward Before DNC

Before thousands of delegates and other participants gather in Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a group of protestors are asking the federal appeals court in Chicago to allow their challenge to the City of Chicago’s “Footprint” Ordinance to move forward.

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Announcement of Secret Service Security Perimeter for Democratic National Convention

Federal, state and local officials today announced security plans – including the Secret Service Security perimeter around the United Center and McCormick Place – that will be in place during the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago.