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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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Feb 23, 2022

Excluding farmworkers from overtime pay is a practice rooted in racism

Immigrants' Rights
In 2020, Oregon farmworkers made less than $20,000 a year on average. Their hard work supports our entire economy and puts food on our tables. They deserve to be paid for every hour of their essential,...
In 2020, Oregon farmworkers made less than $20,000 a year on average. Their hard work supports our entire economy and puts food on our tables. They deserve to be paid for every hour of their essential,...
Two people harvesting produce
Two people harvesting produce
Feb 17, 2022

Our Vision to Achieve True Public Safety

We can increase equality, justice, and safety without resorting to criminalization and surveillance.
We can increase equality, justice, and safety without resorting to criminalization and surveillance.
Modern SFPD police car cruiser with the door on the driver side open.
Modern SFPD police car cruiser with the door on the driver side open.
Feb 17, 2022

Your Guide to Talking About Attacks on Trans Youth

Misinformation is fueling an attack on trans youth in state legislatures. These attacks overwhelmingly focus on youth and schools. They try to make being trans shameful — but they won’t stop youth from being...
Misinformation is fueling an attack on trans youth in state legislatures. These attacks overwhelmingly focus on youth and schools. They try to make being trans shameful — but they won’t stop youth from being...
A photo featuring activist, drag queen and tv personality Peppermint with the title Tough Conversations With Peppermint.
A photo featuring activist, drag queen and tv personality Peppermint with the title Tough Conversations With Peppermint.
Feb 8, 2022

Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders Tell Federal Court Trans People Deserve Joy at Any Age

Prominent transgender and non-binary people as well as businesses, professional associations, and medical professionals are speaking out against Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming health care.

Prominent transgender and non-binary people as well as businesses, professional associations, and medical professionals are speaking out against Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming health care.

A demonstration poster that reads “We Have Always Been Here! We Aren’t Going Anywhere! We Won’t Be Erased.”
A demonstration poster that reads “We Have Always Been Here! We Aren’t Going Anywhere! We Won’t Be Erased.”
Feb 6, 2022

Urgent Call to Action. Stop Portland Police from Tear Gassing Us.

Tell state lawmakers to create more - not less! - accountability for police violence, brutality & killing.
Tell state lawmakers to create more - not less! - accountability for police violence, brutality & killing.
Photo of Black Lives Matter protestors in Portland, Oregon
Photo of Black Lives Matter protestors in Portland, Oregon
Feb 1, 2022

Making Space for Black History in the Classroom

Teaching and learning Black history helps builds students’ confidence and empowers them to take choices and the life they inherited into their own hands.
Teaching and learning Black history helps builds students’ confidence and empowers them to take choices and the life they inherited into their own hands.
Millwood High School teacher Anthony Crawford in a classroom.
Millwood High School teacher Anthony Crawford in a classroom.