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Voting in the 2026 Election

Know the important information and dates to vote in the 2026 election.
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Fighting Back Against Federal Abuses of Power

We continue to challenge Trump’s abuse of power nationwide in the courts, in legislatures, and on the ground in Illinois and across the country.
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Know Your Rights: Medical Aid in Dying

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Sep 12, 2026

Deb's Law Becomes Effective Today Illinois Latest State to Offer Medical Aid In Dying to Terminally Ill Patients

Sep 11, 2026

ACLU of Illinois Responds on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attack on U.S.

Sep 10, 2026

Federal Court Asked to Free Green Card Holder Held by ICE for More than a Year

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Fighting Back Against Federal Abuses of Power

We continue to challenge Trump’s abuse of power nationwide in the courts, in legislatures, and on the ground in Illinois and across the country.

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Moreno Gonzalez v. Noem

We filed suit to ensure that immigrants detained at ICE’s Broadview facility have access to constitutionally adequate conditions, and access to legal counsel so they can exercise their rights.