News & Commentary

How does redistricting become gerrymandering, and what does that mean for your voting rights? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.

This successful lawsuit by the ACLU of Oregon against the City of Portland protects protestors from being "doxxed" by Portland police.

States and localities should use this moment to tackle the overdose epidemic.

Far from compromising civil liberties, vaccine mandates actually further them. They protect the most vulnerable among us, including people with disabilities and fragile immune systems, children too young to be vaccinated, and communities of color hit hard by the disease.

To support our students, Congress must pass the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act.

Our recap of victories, champions, and what’s left on the table

The Tokyo 2020 games keep making headlines for the wrong reasons — particularly the treatment of Black athletes.

The ACLU of Oregon heard from multiple women defense attorneys who experienced retaliation and pay inequity at the Office of Public Defense Services (OPDS). OPDS is responsible for ensuring the constitutional right to public defense for Oregonians who cannot afford it. It is extremely concerning that women attorneys who are versed in the law and vigorous advocates for their clients are expressing significant levels of fear about sharing their concerns about OPDS. We are calling for an immediate investigation. Read our letter to the Public Defense Services Commission (PDSC) below.

The Biden administration must commit to protect journalists, free press, and free speech.