ACLU of Oregon's work 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 an informed and engaged public. We see it as our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties.
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Mar 1, 2024
For over 50 years, the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project has been at the forefront of the fight for gender justice.
For over 50 years, the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project has been at the forefront of the fight for gender justice.
Feb 23, 2024
In Support of Curiosity and Representation
Free Speech
Jackie Yerby's written and personal testimony in support of SB 1583A — Freedom to Read, February 15, 2024
By Jackie Yerby, she/her
Jackie Yerby's written and personal testimony in support of SB 1583A — Freedom to Read, February 15, 2024
By Jackie Yerby, she/her
Feb 22, 2024
Book Bans Have No Place in Oregon Schools
Free Speech
A former Oregon teacher's personal and written testimony in support of SB 1583, submitted to the Senate Committee on Education on February 15, 2024.
By Amanda Elmer, she/her
A former Oregon teacher's personal and written testimony in support of SB 1583, submitted to the Senate Committee on Education on February 15, 2024.
By Amanda Elmer, she/her
Feb 19, 2024
“There Was No One That Looked Like Me:” Why Diversity Matters in the Military
Racial Justice
As two lawsuits challenge affirmative action policies in military academies, Black women veterans reflect on the need for more leaders of color.
As two lawsuits challenge affirmative action policies in military academies, Black women veterans reflect on the need for more leaders of color.
Feb 15, 2024
Dozens of Police Agencies in California Are Still Sharing Driver Locations with Anti-Abortion States. We're Fighting Back.
Reproductive Justice
Automatic license plate readers collect and store highly sensitive information that can reveal where we work, live, worship, or seek reproductive health services. Sharing any ALPR information with out-of-state...
Automatic license plate readers collect and store highly sensitive information that can reveal where we work, live, worship, or seek reproductive health services. Sharing any ALPR information with out-of-state...
Feb 12, 2024
When Florida Officials Tried to Silence Our Pro-Palestinian Student Group, We Sued
Free Speech
A member of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at the University of Florida explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the deactivation of SJP chapters at public universities in...
A member of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at the University of Florida explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the deactivation of SJP chapters at public universities in...