News & Commentary

The ACLU of Oregon presents the “Liberty Dinner,” a fun event that pays tribute to the people and efforts that protect and advance fundamental rights for everyone. Join us as we honor civil liberty champions on Friday, February 24, 2017!

The ACLU of Oregonsent a letter to the Portland Police Bureau urging them to revise their policy related to crowd management and crowd control (Directive 635.10) in order to improve police interactions with peaceful protests.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon fully supports the executive order issued by Governor Kate Brown today and applauds the governor for safeguarding Oregon values.

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.

The militarized and heavy-handed police approach to protest in Portland is expensive, dangerous, and threatens our democracy.

Public education is the foundation of our democracy, and Oregon’s school administrators have the power to ensure that all students will learn about, protect, and promote their own civil liberties along with those of their peers.

Despite clear law to the contrary, PPB appears to be engaged in a pattern and practice of retaliatory arrest of local organizers.

American history, indeed world history, is full of stories of protest that opened the path to change.