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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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Paul Meyer and the Inside Story of the Founding of the ACLU of Oregon

As the ACLU celebrates its centennial this year, take a look back at the early days of the Oregon branch with our founder, Paul Meyer, 94.

February 28, 2020

The Government’s Nightmare Vision for Face Recognition at Airports and Beyond

The Department of Homeland Security has a scary vision for expanding face recognition surveillance into our everyday lives, threatening a dystopian future in which the technol

February 6, 2020

In Latest Encryption Battle with Apple, DOJ Still Wrong

The federal government is once again trying to force Apple to weaken the security of millions of iPhones.

January 23, 2020

“Fight of the Century” Looks at 100 Years of Landmark ACLU Cases

Liberty and equality are everywhere under attack. And that’s why the work of the American Civil Liberties Union feels more precious to us than ever before.

January 21, 2020

The Death Penalty in 2019: A Year of Incredible Progress, Marred by Unconscionable Executions

America made big strides in 2019 on its path to dismantle the racist, unfair, and inhumane death penalty.

December 13, 2019

A Border Officer Told Me I Couldn’t Opt Out of the Face Recognition Scan. They Were Wrong.

If I, carrying all the privilege of a white ACLU lawyer, could not opt-out of the invasive technology, what chance do other travelers — and particularly people of color — have to assert their rights?

December 5, 2019