ACLU to CHA: Stop random drug testing

Nov. 22, 2011
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is challenging the Chicago Housing Authority’s drug testing of residents who live in mixed-income developments.ACLU lawyers want CHA to stop suspicion-less drug testing.

ACLU sues Chicago over police deployment practices

Oct. 27, 2011
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is suing the City of Chicago, alleging unequal police deployment to minority neighborhoods.The lawsuit filed Thursday claims the number of police in predominantly African American and Hispanic communities is disproportionately low as measured by the num

Ill. state police reject bias claim

Jun. 14, 2011
Illinois state police are defending their record on searching minority drivers during traffic stops. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an official complaint because state police consistently ask minority drivers to allow a search of their cars more often than they ask white drivers.

Protests of full-body scans could slow holiday travelers

Nov. 23, 2010
Loosely organized, internet boycotts of airport body scans could slow down travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday.The National Opt-Out Day protest is scheduled for Wednesday, which is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year.