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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 — October 2024
- Comments from the Chair
- A Brief Summary of the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Illinois Extends Time for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act from 300 Days to 2 Years
- ISBA Anti-discrimination Provisions Column: How the Civil Rights Provisions Became Part of the 1970 Illinois Constitution
Recent Related Cases
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Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Knowlton v. City of Wauwatosa, No. 23-2135 (October 16, 2024) (ST EVE) Affirmed. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Gash v. Rosalind Franklin University, No. 23-2940 (September 24, 2024) (BRENNAN) Affirmed. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
McDaniel v. Syed, No. 20-2946 (September 16, 2024) (HAMILTON) Affirmed in part and reversed in part. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Stowe v. Van Rybroek, No. 23-3345 (August 21, 2024) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Carter v. City of Wauwatosa, No. 23-2111 (August 14, 2024) (KOLAR) Affirmed in part, remanded in part.
Upcoming CLE
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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