ACLU VICTORY: Oregon Censorship Law Struck Down by Ninth Circuit

September 20, 2010 - This morning, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that two Oregon statutes that criminalize distributing sex education and other non-obscene materials

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What Happens in Arizona STOPS in Arizona

June 16, 2010 - The  ACLU of Oregon testified before Portland City Council in support of Council's resolution in support for the efforts to legally challenge the implementation of Arizona's

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Racial Profiling - A Harsh Reality in Oregon

In a recent opinion piece for the

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ACLU on Use of Tasers

The ACLU of Oregon continues to review the use of Tasers by police officers throughout the state.

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ACLU Raises Concerns Over City of Portland's Use of Photo Radar and Red Light Cameras

April 7, 2010 – ACLU of Oregon testified before Portland City Council raising concerns about the City’s use of photo radar and red light cameras. The Council approved renewing two 5-year contracts with Affiliated Computer Services for up to $7.5 million. Specifically, ACLU raised concerns about privacy and due process protections and whether the City is complying with Oregon law. We were pleased that Council asked questions ensuring privacy protections are in place and look forward to Council responding to our concern about the scope of photo radar vans outside of school and residential areas.

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ACLU Raises Concerns Over City of Portland's Use of Photo Radar and Red Light Cameras

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2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Once Again, Short “Supplemental” Session Unsatisfactory for Civil Liberties

The Oregon Legislature held its second experimental supplemental session in February.

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ACLU of Oregon's Executive Director on OPB’s Think Out Loud

David Fidanque, Executive Director of the ACLU of Oregon, was on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s morning talk show, Think Out Loud,  February 10th, discussing the Oregon law that prohibi

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Lane County Chapter Student Essay Contest Winner

The Lane County Chapter is pleased to award Kate Becker of Springfield First Place in their Student Essay Contest.

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