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May 2006 Archives

ACLU Responds to School Policy on Student Web Activity Outside of School
May 24, 2006

We are concerned that the new policy adopted by the School District 128 permits school officials to discipline students for speech that is protected by the First Amendment. read more »



ACLU Hails New Housing Policy at ISU Providing Equal Access for Gay and Lesbian Students
May 23, 2006

A recent change in the housing policy at Illinois State University (ISU) is being hailed as advancing equality for lesbian and gay students in committed, personal relationships. read more »



Independent Experts Set to Oversee Day-to-Day Implementation of Needed Changes at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center
May 17, 2006

A court-approved panel of outside experts with broad experience working directly in juvenile detention centers will develop and monitor the implementation of a specific plan to improve the pervasive and continuing climate of violence and chaos for the children detained at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) under a proposal approved today by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. read more »



ACLU Launches Project to Encourage Supportive, Safe Environment for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth
May 16, 2006

Noting an "ineffective patchwork of legal protections" for Illinois youth at-risk of harassment, discrimination and violence because of their sexual orientation (or their perceived sexual orientation) the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois today announced the launch of its Youth at Risk Project. read more »


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