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.
The ACLU of Oregonsent a letter to the Portland Police Bureau urging them to revise their policy related to crowd management and crowd control (Directive 635.10) in order to improve police interactions with peaceful protests.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon fully supports the executive order issued by Governor Kate Brown today and applauds the governor for safeguarding Oregon values.
In response to President Trump’s Executive Order banning entry into the United States by people from seven Muslim-majority countries, the ACLU of Oregon has joined with local attorneys to assist in the representation of anyone affected.
The militarized and heavy-handed police approach to protest in Portland is expensive, dangerous, and threatens our democracy.
Public education is the foundation of our democracy, and Oregon’s school administrators have the power to ensure that all students will learn about, protect, and promote their own civil liberties along with those of their peers.
Despite clear law to the contrary, PPB appears to be engaged in a pattern and practice of retaliatory arrest of local organizers.