[ACLU-CU ALERT] ACLU of Champaign County JULY NEWS

[Champaign County ACLU Announcements]

Never-Regular But Ever-True…
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aclu-cu.org                              JULY 2025
 
Dear ACLU Friends,
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Good Trouble Lives On – SHOW UP AND BRING FRIENDS!
 
Thursday, July 17
6-8 pm
Inside Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana
 
“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.”          John Lewis
 
Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, "Good Trouble" is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. 

The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.

ACLU will have a table. Be sure to come by. Want to help out? 

Email Jane McClintock at janemcclintock at gmail.com <mailto:janemcclintock at gmail.com>.

 

SUPREME COURT REVIEW

Hear from experts about the recent Supreme Court term.

ACLU of Illinois is hosting an online panel July 31st from 12 – 1:30 CT. 

We will review the U.S. Supreme Court Term and several cases, including on gender affirming care, free speech and religious liberty, immigrants’ rights, disability rights, and more. The program will also include a discussion of trends in the Supreme Court and panelists will answer audience questions.

Featuring:

Kevin Fee, Legal Director, ACLU of Illinois
Aziz Z. Huq, Frank and Bernice J. Greenberg Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
Steve Sanders (Moderator), Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Steven D. Schwinn, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, University of Illinois Chicago Law School
Michael A. Scodro, Partner, Mayer Brown
Carolyn Shapiro, Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Institute on the Supreme Court of the United States, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Sign up here: 

https://action.aclu.org/event/2025-supreme-court-term-review

 

WE NEED TO KEEP SPEAKING OUT EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY!
 
Our government is doing so many things all at once that skirt the rule of law, that ignore checks and balances, and that overreach the authority of the executive branch. We are seeing efforts nationwide to silence dissent, punish political opponents, undermine the role of the courts, target immigrants and communities of color, and much more. We have to speak up and speak out! And keep speaking out! To help, the ACLU of Illinois has created a website <https://www.aclu-il.org/en/news/speaking-out-against-abuse-power> with talking points and resources about ABUSE OF POWER and what you can do. Please share it!
 
Want to get more involved? Email info at aclu-cu.org.
 
DONATE, JOIN, RENEW <https://www.aclu-il.org/en/donate-0> TO SUPPORT ACLU of ILLINOIS AND OUR WORK.
 
Thanks for supporting ACLU of Champaign County. To unsubscribe, email info at aclu-cu.org.
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