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ACLU Challenges IL Gay Marriage Ban

In two separate lawsuits, both the ACLU of Illinois and the New York-based Lambda Legal are representing a combined 25 couples statewide challenging a state law that defines marriage as between a man and woman. The suit argues that the Illinois Constitution’s due...

Traffic Stop on Youtube Leads to Civil Rights Lawsuit

Terrance Huff and his passenger were traveling along Interstate 55-70 through Collinsville when they were stopped by police officer Michael Reichert. Huff and his friend were headed home after visiting a Star Trek exhibit in St. Louis. Around 8:00 a.m., on December 4,...