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November 2006 Archives

Just Say NO to Immunization for Telecomms!
November 27, 2006

Want to know what a difference three sentences can make? If the lame duck Congress slips three sentences of legislative language into a huge spending bill, a few major telecommunications companies would receive a "get out of jail free" card. Urge your Senators and your Representative to Just Say NO to Immunization for Telecomms! read more »



Federal Court Advances Challenge to Illinois Policy Warehousing Residents with Mental Illnesses
November 20, 2006

Thousands of people with mental illnesses who are "needlessly segregated and inappropriately warehoused" in large nursing homes in Illinois now have an opportunity to challenge the state policies that inhibit their access to life in the community. read more »



Available Now: Winter 2006 Illinois Brief
November 17, 2006

Read the Winter 2006 edition of the ACLU of Illinois' member newsletter, The Illinois Brief. Click here to download read more »



Checks and Balances in the New Congress: How the Election Results Impact Basic Liberty
November 08, 2006

Join us as for a dynamic discussion featuring Caroline Frederickson, the ACLU National Legislative Office Director, Craig Dellimore, Political Editor for WBBM AM Radio and other local experts as we discuss the impact of the election on reproductive health care for women, informational privacy, adherence to the rule of law in the war on terror with a special focus on the Congressional role in the system of "checks and balances." read more »



ACLU Launches Voter Protection Initiative
November 02, 2006

The American Civil Liberties Union announced today that it is poised to respond to voting rights infringements across the country this upcoming Election Day. The organization has launched a toll free hotline so voters can report voting rights violations and irregularities on Tuesday, November 7. read more »


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