Human and Civil Rights

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The Human and Civil Rights Section’s mission is to educate the people of Illinois about their human and civil rights and the rights of others; inform the people of Illinois about the impact on such rights by existing or proposed laws, and the policies and actions of governments or other actors; assist the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) membership in understanding and protecting the human and civil rights of their clients; encourage solidarity between the Illinois bar and all members of the national and international legal profession as a means of strengthening  human and civil rights and the rule of law; advise the ISBA on issues related to human and civil rights; and to promote the legal recognition and protection of human and civil rights.

Recent Related Cases

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Fourth Amendment  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    Echevarria v. Jackson, No. 25-1271 (June 16, 2026) (RIPPLE) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Due Process  |  N.D. Ill., Western Div.
    Betts v. Boone County, Illinois, No. 25-1685 (June 15, 2026) (BRENNAN) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Civil Detainees  |  E.D. Wis.
    Ruderman v. Kenosha County, Wisconsin, No. 24-2939 (June 5, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Vacated and remanded.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    First Amendment  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Associated Press v. Neal, No. 25-2025 (June 5, 2026) (SCUDDER) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    First Amendment  |  W.D. Wis.
    Wenzler v. United States Coast Guard, No. 25-1896 (June 1, 2026) (SCUDDER) Affirmed.

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