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Democracy and First Amendment Rights
Democracy cannot defend itself. It depends on us, the people, to show up, organize together, and speak truth to power. This is how we create a country that fulfills its promise to be a democracy that is of, by, and for all the people.
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Criminal System Reform
The rights guaranteed to individuals under suspicion, criminal defendants, and prisoners are fundamental rights that protect all Americans from governmental abuse of power.
Law Enforcement Accountability
Police have the vital and difficult job of protecting public safety. Performing this job effectively does not require sacrificing civil liberties or civil rights. All Oregon police agencies, from the state patrol to city police forces, need to respect the rights of individuals while enforcing the law.
Privacy and Technology
Privacy and technology constitutional rights protect us from unwarranted government spying.
Racial Justice
The ACLU works to stop discrimination based on race and ethnicity and to ensure equal opportunities for communities of color. We fight racial bias and advance civil rights.
Religious Liberty
The ACLU of Oregon strives to safeguard the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty by ensuring that laws and governmental practices neither promote religion nor interfere with its free exercise.
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