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January 2005 Archives ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell Responds to President Bush's Second Inauguration Address January 31, 2005 Within hours of George W. Bush's second inaugural address, a debate developed about precisely what the President intended by his call to "stand" with those across the globe who seek "freedom" and "liberty." read more » ACLU of Illinois Disappointed with High Court Ruling on Drug Dog Searches, Calls for State Law to Prevent Searches Without Suspicion January 26, 2005 Statement of Harvey Grossman, Legal Director ACLU of Illinois Re: Decision in Illinois v. Caballes January 24, 2005 We are disappointed that the Supreme Court of the United States today exposes all motorists across the State of Illinois, and the... read more » Denver-Based Gill Foundation Announces Grant to Support ACLU of Illinois Outreach to Gay and Lesbian Communities Across State January 26, 2005 January 24, 2005 CHICAGO - On-going efforts by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois to foster a public discussion across the State about issues confronting the gay and lesbian community received a significant financial boost earlier this month. The... read more » On the 32nd Anniversary of Roe, ACLU of Illinois Challenges Assualt on Reproductive Rights January 24, 2005 As America marks the 32nd anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade decision recognizing abortion as a largely private matter for women and their physicians, the ACLU of Illinois is on guard against the on-going and relentless attacks against reproductive rights in our nation. ACLU of Illinois Reproductive Rights Project Director Lorie Chaiten takes on a central theme of many of these attacks -- moral values -- in an opinion piece distributed in conjunction with the Roe anniversary. read more » ACLU of Illinois Applauds Vote for Equal Rights in Illinois General Assembly January 11, 2005 We welcome the Illinois House action today assuring final passage of Senate Bill 3186 - a measure extending basic fairness to gay men, lesbians and transgender persons across Illinois. read more » ACLU of Illinois Responds to Governor Blagojevich Proposal to Censor Video Games for Children January 10, 2005 ACLU of Illinois has responded to Governor Rod Blagojevich's announcement that he would seek state legislation barring the sale of some video games to young people under 18 years of age. read more » |
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