The Illinois Statement of Rights is a document that outlines the rights of the citizens of Illinois. It is an important part of the state’s constitution and includes rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, and the press, as well as the right to bear arms, to freedom from unreasonable search and seizure, to due process, and to a speedy and public trial. The Statement also guarantees the right of citizens to vote and to have access to a free public education. The Illinois Statement of Rights includes two distinct types of rights: fundamental rights and legal rights. Fundamental rights are those that are considered essential to a civil society and are protected under the United States Constitution. These rights include freedom of speech, assembly, and the press, the right to bear arms, and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. Legal rights are those that are granted by the state and are outlined in the Illinois Statement of Rights. These rights include the right to due process, a speedy and public trial, the right to vote, and the right to a free public education.