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ACLU of Central Illinois

ACLU of Central Illinois, as part of the American Civil Liberties Union, dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

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Issues

From the ACLU of Illinois | aclu-il.org/en/issues

LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

The ACLU of Illinois firmly believes that rights should not be limited based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. We stand in support of inclusive policies that strengthen rights for LGBT individuals.

Women’s and Reproductive Rights

The ACLU of Illinois works to ensure that all women are treated with fairness and dignity in all areas of society – and not as a second-class citizens.

Criminal Justice Reform

Decades of politically-motivated policies aimed at being “tough” on crime have produced no results in combatting crime and filled our prisons and jails with persons who pose little risk to our society.

First Amendment Advocacy

The freedom of speech, of the press, the right to peacefully assemble, and religious liberty are the fundamental cornerstones of our democratic society. The ACLU of Illinois historically defended these values, including the ability of a group of neo-Nazis to demonstrate in Skokie.

Police Practices and Racial Justice

The ACLU of Illinois historically has confronted policing practices and attitudes entrenched in many municipalities that result in reprehensible and unconstitutional racially-biased policing.

Voting Rights

Nothing is more fundamental to the preservation of America’s representative democracy and our self-government than the ability to vote.

Institutionalized Persons

The ACLU of Illinois believes that persons in government institutions or for whom the government is responsible deserve a fair and constitutionally appropriate level of care.

Immigration

The ACLU of Illinois supports a system of immigration that embraces the American ideal of being a welcoming nation to newcomers and refugees.

Government Accountability and Personal Privacy

The ACLU of Illinois believes that our constitutional system demands that government be accountable to the public. The government must be open and transparent so that the public is aware of what is happening with our tax dollars and in our names.


From the ACLU | aclu.org

Capital Punishment
Criminal Law Reform
Disability Rights
Free Speech
HIV
Human Rights
Immigrants’ Rights
Juvenile Justice
Racial Justice
LGBTQ Rights
National Security
Prisoners’ Rights
Privacy & Technology
Religious Liberty
Reproductive Freedom
Smart Justice
Voting Rights
Women’s Rights

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