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Amid President Donald Trump's unconstitutional war against Iran, ACLU experts break down who has the power to declare war — and how Congress can assert its war powers.

Laurie and Richard Eckman met 12 years after separately relocating to our state in 1976, “at church of all places.” That church was Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, which they still attend, and was the faith organization that organized the family-friendly protest that took place on January 31, 2026. Read more about this couple's experience attending the ICE protest and being targeted by federal agents.

From dismantling ‘Jane Crow’ laws to advancing the rights of protesters, Pauli Murray’s legacy has paved the way for litigation, advocacy, and organizing.

Hugo Rios, a life-long photographer, was encouraged to attend one of the daily demonstrations outside of the ICE building. After watching the injustices unfold at the hands of federal law enforcement via livestream, Hugo couldn’t ignore the call to show up. Read more here about their experiences after being targeted by federal agents and harmed at demonstrations.

Jack Dickinson (AKA “the Portland Chicken”), known for his chicken suit costume that he wears to consistently protest outside the Macadam ICE building, is our client in Dickinson v. Trump. Read more here about his experiences after being targeted by federal agents and harmed at demonstrations.

Despite government attacks against protesters and the press, documenting interactions with law enforcement and federal agents is protected by the First Amendment. ACLU experts break down what you need to know.

Rather than advance equality and inclusion in athletics for all women and girls, politicians attack transgender athletes, and undercut what women are capable of achieving.

The ACLU’s new Congressional Scorecard tracks how federal elected officials are voting on key legislation affecting core civil rights and constitutional freedoms.

Such readings shouldn’t generally be retained at all, but if they are at least privacy needs to be protected