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ACLU of Oregon and partners sue City of Eugene for failing to disclose public records on Flock cameras

Today, the ACLU of Oregon and its legal partners, Visible Law and LeDuc Montgomery LLC, filed to sue the City of Eugene for failing to disclose public records pertaining to the city’s operation of Flock Safety cameras.
Court Cases: May v. City of Eugene

Oregon Senate Bill 238A undermines basic rights including privacy and free speech during a time of rising federal fascism

Today, community leaders and organizations gathered to sound the alarm on a warrantless drone bill (SB 238A). This bill could allow police and sheriffs to use drones to spy on almost all Oregonians, in most areas across our state.

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.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Oregon, Imagine Black, Communication Workers of America Local 7901, Don’t Shoot PDX, and thirteen additional organizations call for City leadership to investigate, address, and prevent intimidation and retaliation by Portland police

ACLU of Oregon, Imagine Black, Don’t Shoot PDX, Communication Workers of America Local 7901, and thirteen additional organizations call for City leadership to investigate, address, and prevent intimidation and retaliation by Portland police
Issue Areas: Police Practices

Journalists Covering Police Brutality Protests Settle Lawsuit With City of Portland

Tomorrow, Portland City Council is expected to approve a settlement in a case brought by the ACLU of Oregon, Public Accountability and BraunHagey & Borden LLP on behalf of local journalists and legal observers (the “Plaintiffs”) who were targeted and attacked by police while documenting racial justi

Racial Justice Protesters Who Were Beat, Shot, and Abducted by Feds Settle Lawsuit With U.S. Government

The settlement comes on the second inauguration of Donald Trump, who has threatened to use the military and federal law enforcement to suppress public protests against him.

The ACLU of Oregon Seeks Records About the Use of Portland JTTF, TITAN Fusion Center, and Portland FBI Field Office to Target Protesters and Racial Justice Advocates

The ACLU of Oregon in partnership with Don’t Shoot PDX submitted three public records requests to the City of Portland, the Oregon Department of Justice, and the FBI.

ACLU of Oregon Sues Medford Police Department for Illegally Spying on People

Public records show that for years, Medford Police violated Oregon law by collecting and storing information on people and groups with no suspicion of criminal activity.

ACLU of Oregon Sues Grifols for Discriminating Against a Gay Man, Banning Him From Donating Plasma

Plasma donation company forever bans gay man from donating plasma without conducting an individual assessment, contrary to guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights