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Aug 12, 2019

ACLU Files Complaint Against ICE Officers for Unlawful Detention, Racial Profiling of Washington County Man

300+ faith leaders, community members, and advocates peacefully gathered outside Washington County Courthouse
Jul 11, 2019

Advocates Back in Court to Fight for the Rights of Transgender Students

The ACLU and the ACLU of Oregon argued against an appeal today in Parents for Privacy v. Dallas School District No. 2 at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of LGBTQ advocacy group Basic Rights Oregon.
Apr 24, 2019

Oregon House Passes HB 3224 Requiring Oregon District Attorneys to Formalize Basic Written Policies

The Oregon House voted 34 - 24 to pass HB 3224 in response to a report released by the ACLU of Oregon earlier this month
Apr 16, 2019

Oregon Senate Approves Youth Justice Reform Bill

SB 1008 moves to the House after a 20-10 bipartisan Senate vote
Apr 12, 2019

ACLU of Oregon Legal Director Mat dos Santos Comments on the Zebroski v. Portland Trial

The Portland Police Bureau must end its disproportionate response to protests, commit to using safe and effective de-escalation tactics, and respect the basic human rights of all people. We demand better from our city and our police.