The Government Can't Retain Seized Digital Devices and Data Indefinitely Without Justification

A federal circuit court rightly found the government may not hold on to our digital devices or data indefinitely.

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Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.

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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.

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Gender-Affirming Care for Veterans is Under Attack. Here's How We're Fighting Back.

Amendments currently before Congress could have devastating and life-threatening results for transgender veterans and Medicare and Medicaid recipients.

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Asylum Seeker's Wrongful 6-Year Detention is Emblematic of a Broken System

Our client sought refuge from violence and persecution. Instead, ICE detained her for over six years.

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Why Access to Voting is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how systemic barriers and discrimination continue to impact access to voting today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access to voting.

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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 affiliate of the ACLU, our nation's guardian of liberty for more than 100 years. Important areas of the ACLU’s work include education and advocacy about book bans and censorship in public libraries and classrooms.

By Sandy Chung, she/her

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As a New Term Begins, Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Criminal Justice?

Here’s what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.

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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.

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