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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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Nov 22, 2021

Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right

It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and stream police interactions. Our ability to speak about police abuses depends on it.
It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and stream police interactions. Our ability to speak about police abuses depends on it.
Man recording a line of police people
Man recording a line of police people
Nov 19, 2021

School is For Learning — Including Learning About Race and Gender

A student and two teachers in Oklahoma share how a new censorship bill has curtailed important discussions about race and gender in the classroom.
A student and two teachers in Oklahoma share how a new censorship bill has curtailed important discussions about race and gender in the classroom.
Anthony, a teacher profiled in this blog, stands in the middle of his school's hallway
Anthony, a teacher profiled in this blog, stands in the middle of his school's hallway
Nov 19, 2021

ACLU of Oregon's Statement about Rittenhouse Verdict

We remember Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and stand with Gauge Grosskreutz. We mourn with their families and their communities. We mourn for all Black people harmed and killed by racist police systems and...
We remember Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and stand with Gauge Grosskreutz. We mourn with their families and their communities. We mourn for all Black people harmed and killed by racist police systems and...
Photo of Black Lives Matter protestors in Portland, Oregon
Photo of Black Lives Matter protestors in Portland, Oregon
Nov 19, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.
The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.
Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House
Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House
Oct 12, 2021

What to Know About the Abortion Case Before the Supreme Court Today

Politicians are using every trick in the book in their attempts to force people to stay pregnant against their will — and they’re trying to recruit the Supreme Court to help them.
Politicians are using every trick in the book in their attempts to force people to stay pregnant against their will — and they’re trying to recruit the Supreme Court to help them.
Women protesting abortion bans.
Women protesting abortion bans.
Oct 11, 2021

Update about OPDS Investigation

Women's Rights + Gender Equity
Women attorneys shared concerns about pay inequity and retaliation at the Office of Public Defense Services (OPDS). The ACLU of Oregon asked for an investigation. OPDS has started an investigation by an...
Women attorneys shared concerns about pay inequity and retaliation at the Office of Public Defense Services (OPDS). The ACLU of Oregon asked for an investigation. OPDS has started an investigation by an...
Text about investigation about retaliation and pay inequity at OPDS
Text about investigation about retaliation and pay inequity at OPDS