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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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Jun 28, 2018

Mayor Wheeler & Chief Outlaw: Stop the Police Harassment of Homeless People

Treating unhoused people like criminals punishes are dehumanizes those who are already vulnerable and struggling, and fails to address the many causes of homelessness, like Portland’s affordable housing...

Treating unhoused people like criminals punishes are dehumanizes those who are already vulnerable and struggling, and fails to address the many causes of homelessness, like Portland’s affordable housing...

person on bench in a park
person on bench in a park
Jun 26, 2018

Immigrant Rights Attorney and a Policy Associate Join Growing ACLU of Oregon Staff

Attacks on civil rights and civil liberties are coming fast and strong, but because of support from passionate and generous Oregonians, the ACLU of Oregon is continuing to add aggressive advocates to our...

Attacks on civil rights and civil liberties are coming fast and strong, but because of support from passionate and generous Oregonians, the ACLU of Oregon is continuing to add aggressive advocates to our...

Ricardo and Leland
Ricardo and Leland
Jun 21, 2018

Legal Teams Again Denied Access to Immigrants at Sheridan Prison

SHERIDAN, Ore. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon and Innovation Law Lab said today that pro bono legal teams were again denied access to the federal prison in Sheridan where 121 asylum seekers...

SHERIDAN, Ore. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon and Innovation Law Lab said today that pro bono legal teams were again denied access to the federal prison in Sheridan where 121 asylum seekers...

silhouettes of one small hand and one large hand reaching for each other
silhouettes of one small hand and one large hand reaching for each other
May 22, 2018

Amazon Teams Up With Law Enforcement to Deploy Dangerous New Face Recognition Technology. Here's How It's Used in Washington County.

Amazon, which got its start selling books and still bills itself as “Earth’s most customer-centric company,” has officially entered the surveillance business.

Amazon, which got its start selling books and still bills itself as “Earth’s most customer-centric company,” has officially entered the surveillance business.

Surveillance
Surveillance
May 19, 2018

LGBTQ Students Face Heartbreaking Treatment at an Oregon High School

North Bend School District has tried to sweep years of discrimination under the rug. They must be held accountable.

North Bend School District has tried to sweep years of discrimination under the rug. They must be held accountable.

Liv and Hailey outside North Bend HS
Liv and Hailey outside North Bend HS
May 18, 2018

A Police Officer at My Public High School Told Me I’m Going to Hell Because I’m Gay

LGBTQ+ Rights

High school student Liv Funk goes public about the headline-making violence and discrimination LGBT youth endure at North Bend High School.

High school student Liv Funk goes public about the headline-making violence and discrimination LGBT youth endure at North Bend High School.

Liv Funk sits on the steps of North Bend High School
Liv Funk sits on the steps of North Bend High School