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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.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — May 2024
- Chair’s Column
- Support for Proposed ABA Resolution Recognizing the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
- Book Review: ‘A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy’ by Nathan Thrall
- Title IX: Over 50 Years Old and Lookin’ Good—But What Have You Accomplished, What Remains, and Where Will You Lead Us Next?
- New Law Supports Recovery for Youth Trafficking Survivors
- Making a Difference for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Recent Related Cases
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Due Process | W.D. Wis.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Stowe v. Van Rybroek, No. 23-3345 (August 21, 2024) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed. -
Jury Selection | E.D. Wis.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Carter v. City of Wauwatosa, No. 23-2111 (August 14, 2024) (KOLAR) Affirmed in part, remanded in part. -
First Amendment | S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund v. Morales, No. 22-1562 (August 8, 2024) (SCUDDER) Vacated and remanded. -
Vagueness Doctrine | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Thayer v. City of Chicago, No. 24-2235 (August 7, 2024) (PER CURIAM) Affirmed. -
First Amendment | S.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Decker v. Sireveld, No. 23-1725 (July 30, 2024) (SCUDDER) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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September 12 | Online
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October 4 | Online
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October 29 | Online
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November 5 | Online
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January 9 | Online
Tools and Resources
- Human Rights discussion group is available to section members via the Human and Civil Rights community in ISBA Central
- The Human and Civil Rights Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- The Elmer Gertz Human & Civil Rights Award recognizes long-standing, continuing and exceptional commitment by an individual or an organization to the protection or advancement of Human Rights.
- Useful links
Leadership
Videos
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