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Jun 25, 2024
The Oklahoma Supreme Court Just Rejected the Nation’s First Religious Public Charter School
The creation of a Catholic public school violates the separation of church and state.
Mar 15, 2024
Why Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools Harms Students
Across the country, efforts to install chaplains in public schools threaten to undermine students’ religious freedom rights and their well-being. Here’s what you need to know.
Jan 28, 2017
Statement on Trump's Executive Order banning refugees
In response to President Trump’s Executive Order banning entry into the United States by people from seven Muslim-majority countries, the ACLU of Oregon has joined with local attorneys to assist in the representation of anyone affected.
Aug 29, 2016
The Constitution Doesn't Allow Businesses to Discriminate
No one should be turned away from a business just because of who they are. When Sweet Cakes co-owner Aaron Klein refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple, he broke Oregon anti-discrimination laws. Discrimination is degrading, and harms not only the individual or targeted group, but society as a whole. Our state has a long-standing tradition of protecting people from businesses that discriminate because Oregonians value fairness and equality.
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