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ACLU of Oregon Wins Provisional Class Certification and Preliminary Injunction to Stop DHS Officers from Retaliating Against Nonviolent Protesters and Journalists at Portland ICE Building

Federal District Court Judge Michael Simon ruled in favor of Plaintiffs, protesters and journalists, issuing a Preliminary Injunction to protect nonviolent protest and reporting at the Portland ICE Building.

ACLU of Oregon Wins Emergency Order to Stop Department of Homeland Security Officers from Retaliating Against Portland ICE Building Protestors

A federal judge in Oregon issued a temporary restraining order in Dickinson (a.k.a. "the Portland Chicken") v. Trump that prohibits Department of Homeland Security officers from using crowd control munitions against people for nonviolently protesting DHS violence and reporting on it at the Portland ICE Building.

Immigrants rights and privacy organizations applaud the City of Woodburn for turning off Flock cameras and urges other cities to follow suit

Flock raises serious questions about local police’s ability to both use Flock and remain compliant with Oregon’s sanctuary law.
Court Cases: May v. City of Eugene

ACLU of Oregon and Innovation Law Lab Sue Trump Administration for Illegal Termination of Oregon Student Status

The Ph.D. student had his F-1 student immigration status unlawfully and abruptly terminated on Apr 4, 2025 with no specified reason as to why.

Another Portland “Dreamer” in ICE Detention

Advocates Say DACA Youth Needs Medication, Wheelchair