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Oregon Senate Approves Youth Justice Reform Bill

SB 1008 moves to the House after a 20-10 bipartisan Senate vote

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.

ACLU of Oregon Calls on Legislature to Pass HB 3224, Requiring All District Attorneys to Create Written Policies

The ACLU of Oregon testified at the Oregon Capitol today in support of House Bill 3224, calling on the Oregon Legislature to require all 36 Oregon district attorneys to have written policies that guide their work.

New ACLU of Oregon Report Shines Much-Needed Light on Oregon's Powerful District Attorney Offices

Report’s Findings Demonstrate Need for Greater Transparency, Accountability of DA Offices

88 Percent of Oregonians Support New Approach to Youth in Justice System, ACLU Polling Finds

“Oregonians across the political spectrum understand that young people have a great ability to grow and change. This a call to action for the Oregon Legislature to shift to what we know works with youth. Treatment and education programs, not prisons, are the best way to help youth."

ACLU of Oregon Comment on Portland's Decision to Withdraw from the FBI's JTTF

"The ACLU of Oregon commends the Portland City Council for insisting that Oregon values and laws are followed, including when working with the FBI..."

Open letter to the Lane County Sheriff's Office about illegal collaboration with ICE

Open letter to Lane County Sheriff Trapp about assistance and collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.