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Oct 19, 2023

The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online

The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.
The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.
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A finger pressign a keyboard.
Sep 29, 2023

Communities have the power to fight book bans and classroom censorship — and win

The ACLU of Oregon is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that defends and advances democracy, civil liberties, and civil rights in Oregon. We are an...

The ACLU of Oregon is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that defends and advances democracy, civil liberties, and civil rights in Oregon. We are an...

Students raising their hands in a classroom.
Students raising their hands in a classroom.
Sep 27, 2023

10 Advocates on Why They Won’t Stand for Classroom Censorship

People across the country shared their thoughts about why inclusive education is crucial for students.
People across the country shared their thoughts about why inclusive education is crucial for students.
A graphic of a child looking at a shelf of library books surrounded by other graphics of thought bubbles and lightbulbs.
A graphic of a child looking at a shelf of library books surrounded by other graphics of thought bubbles and lightbulbs.
Sep 19, 2022

A First Amendment victory for the press is a First Amendment victory for all of us.

Last week, journalist, ...

Last week, journalist, ...

protestor holding up sign, another hand holds up a megaphone
protestor holding up sign, another hand holds up a megaphone
Sep 20, 2021

Victory! Court holds that Portland Police Bureau’s Livestreaming of Protests Violated Oregon Law

This successful lawsuit by the ACLU of Oregon against the City of Portland protects protestors from being "doxxed" by Portland police.
This successful lawsuit by the ACLU of Oregon against the City of Portland protects protestors from being "doxxed" by Portland police.
Photo of Portland police officer livestreaming protest
Photo of Portland police officer livestreaming protest
Aug 6, 2021

Freedom of the Press is Under Attack

The Biden administration must commit to protect journalists, free press, and free speech.
The Biden administration must commit to protect journalists, free press, and free speech.
Press documenting Portland protests
Press documenting Portland protests