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Articles on Human & Civil Rights

Comments from the Chair By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, January 2025 A note from the chair.
An Expeditious and Economical Path to Justice By Judge Brian Weinthal Human and Civil Rights, January 2025 As the result of statutory changes that took effect on January 1, 2025, the Illinois Human Rights Act now provides up to two years for individuals to assert allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation in connection with purported civil rights violations. In addition, the Human Rights Act now prohibits unlawful discrimination against individuals on the basis of “reproductive health decisions” and “family responsibilities.” Attorneys seeking to file civil rights lawsuits under the newly-amended law in 2025 should strongly consider bringing their claims before the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
New Help Stop Hate Hotline By Cindy Buys Human and Civil Rights, January 2025 Help Stop Hate is a confidential service that provides support and resources to people and communities affected by hate.
A Brief Summary of the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory By Junaid Afeef Human and Civil Rights, October 2024 On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice rendered an advisory opinion concerning the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. 
Comments from the Chair By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, October 2024 A note from the chair.
Illinois Extends Time for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act from 300 Days to 2 Years By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, October 2024 On August 9, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed into law legislation that extends the deadline to file an administrative charge based upon employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation with the IDHR from 300 days to 2 years. The law will take effect on January 1, 2025.
ISBA Anti-discrimination Provisions Column: How the Civil Rights Provisions Became Part of the 1970 Illinois Constitution By Professor Ann M. Lousin Human and Civil Rights, October 2024 The 1970 Illinois Constitution has been in effect for over a half-century. It is time to reflect on how some of its provisions came to be in the state charter and how they have affected Illinois.

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