Press Releases

Black and Brown Drivers in Chicago Want Voice in Effort to Move Traffic Stops Under Consent Decree

The plaintiffs in Wilkins v. Chicago are asking the Chief Judge to block CPD from sidestepping their case by moving oversight of traffic stops in the city under the Consent Decree process.
Court Cases: Wilkins v. Chicago

Human Rights Commission Allows Charges to Move Forward Against Two Downstate Walmart Stores for Denying Service to Transgender Man

A unanimous panel of the Illinois Human Rights Commission is allowing charges of discrimination filed against Walmart for turning away a transgender man who sought to cash a money order.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Court Cases: Hyatt v. Walmart

ACLU of Illinois Comments on University of Chicago Delaying Degrees to Four Students Who Participated in Campus Protests

Four University of Chicago students who otherwise expected to graduate are having their diplomas withheld while the University investigates complaints about these students’ participation in protests.

ACLU of Illinois Hails Passage of Measure Helping Relatives Care for Children in Care of DCFS

By passing House Bill 4781 (the KIND Act), the Illinois House is making sure that our state’s family regulation system prioritizes the interests of youth in that system.

Coalition Demanding Protection for Reproductive and LGBTQ+ Rights Files Lawsuit Challenging Denial of Permit for Demonstration During Democratic National Convention in Chicago

A coalition of organizations today filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the City of Chicago’s violations of the First Amendment when denying the group’s request to host a march at the 2024 DNC.

ACLU Of Illinois Reminds College and University Administrators of Their Responsibilities When Dealing with On-Campus Protests

The ACLU of Illinois urges campus administrators at both public and private universities and law enforcement across the state to exercise restraint in dismantling student encampments constructed as part of demonstrations.

ACLU Of Illinois Raises Concerns About Proposed Ordinance to Establish “Security Zones” for Democratic National Convention

Chicago City Council will consider an ordinance permitting Chicago police and federal law enforcement officials to enforce “security zones” during the Democratic National Convention.

City of Springfield Approves Settlement Over Denial of Healthcare Coverage to Former Transgender Employee

The Springfield City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a settlement in a complaint filed in 2020 over the denial of gender-affirming health care to a former City employee.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Court Cases: Holt v. Springfield

Legislature to Consider Medical Aid-in-Dying Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Illinoisans to Pass Peacefully

Terminally Ill Illinoisans, Advocacy Groups Praise Bill to Allow Terminally Ill to Avoid Needless End-of-Life Suffering.