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We at the ACLU of Oregon believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil liberties and civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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Police killed my son and I deserve to know the truth

A local mother is sharing her story to help support a bill that would open grand jury proceedings in Oregon. She has struggled to get information from the court after her son was shot by police.

June 10, 2017

Sunday's Protests in Portland were a Trial for the First Amendment and Policing

This weekend, Portland was a microcosm of all that is fundamental and also frightening about the First Amendment. We saw the resolute power of our fundamental freedoms of speech and assembly when we collectively came together to drown out bigotry.

June 6, 2017

Free Speech in a Climate of Hate

Standing up for the rights of hateful people is very difficult, especially in a climate where so many of us feel under attack. But the Constitution doesn’t work unless it works for everyone, and it’s the Constitution that provides the best protections for oppressed communities.

May 31, 2017

Letter to Mayor Wheeler Regarding the Portland Police Bureau Response to the May Day Protest

Our organizations advocate for peaceful protest and call for an end to violence from protesters and PPB alike.

May 10, 2017

Support the Oregon Reproductive Health Equity Act - HB 3391

Oregonians have beaten every attempt to introduce legal barriers to abortion in our state, but there is more work to do to ensure that everyone has meaningful access to the full range reproductive health care they need to thrive.

May 10, 2017

Report: Decriminalizing Homelessness in Oregon

Take Action: Tell your Oregon legislators you support the Right to Rest Act, HB 2215.

April 5, 2017