2025 Oregon Legislative Session Recap
We fought hard for our state, and we had many victories!
We envision a more just, equitable, and caring democracy in Oregon.
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Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision Day
The ACLU has served as counsel or filed amicus briefs in more than half of the cases that the Supreme Court will decide today.
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
The decision in Skrmetti v. U.S. is not the end of the road. We can, and must, show up for trans youth in the courts and in our communities.
Press Releases
Oregon Senate Bill 238A undermines basic rights including privacy and free speech during a time of rising federal fascism
Today, community leaders and organizations gathered to sound the alarm on a warrantless drone bill (SB 238A). This bill could allow police and sheriffs to use drones to spy on almost all Oregonians, in most...
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...
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.
