Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive
The “Dear Colleague Letter” seeks to dictate teaching, curriculum, and school climate, and limit academic free expression.
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How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen
When Jeannie Parent and her volunteer group, KWESI, visit immigrants held in a California detention center, she’s inspired by the sense of connection and community she can foster in spite of the circumstances.
Mid Session Update
We’ve reached the midpoint of the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session at a time when our democracy and the rule of law are under coordinated federal attack.
Press Releases
ACLU of Oregon and Innovation Law Lab Sue Trump Administration for Illegal Termination of Oregon Student Status
The Ph.D. student had his F-1 student immigration status unlawfully and abruptly terminated on Apr 4, 2025 with no specified reason as to why.
ACLU of Oregon, Imagine Black, Communication Workers of America Local 7901, Don’t Shoot PDX, and thirteen additional organizations call for City leadership to investigate, address, and prevent intimidation and retaliation by Portland police
ACLU of Oregon, Imagine Black, Don’t Shoot PDX, Communication Workers of America Local 7901, and thirteen additional organizations call for City leadership to investigate, address, and prevent intimidation...
Journalists Covering Police Brutality Protests Settle Lawsuit With City of Portland
Tomorrow, Portland City Council is expected to approve a settlement in a case brought by the ACLU of Oregon, Public Accountability and BraunHagey & Borden LLP on behalf of local journalists and legal...
Protecting Your Rights Against Unlawful Police Surveillance
Oregon law (ORS 181A.250) prohibits law enforcement agencies from collecting or maintaining information on an individual’s political, religious, or social activities unless directly related to criminal investigations. Here is how you can request access to your public records from local police.
In the legislature — 2025 session
Our state's path towards racial justice, civil rights and civil liberties will be shaped in Oregon's 2025 legislative session — from January 21 to June 29, 2025. Explore our policy priorities and take action with us!
SB 1098: Freedom to Read
Students deserve to feel affirmed and welcome in Oregon public schools — and they should be free to read, learn and share ideas without fear of discriminatory censorship! SB 1098 would prevent book bans and other forms of censorship in Oregon public schools.
