What Voters Really Want for Immigration and Public Safety Reform
Ahead of the 2024 elections, voters are disillusioned with fear-based rhetoric from both candidates. The ACLU breaks down what solutions have the most public support.
Building a more just, equitable and caring Oregon — for and by all of us.
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Overturning Roe is Just the Beginning
Two years after Trump’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the ACLU examines how a second Trump administration would further imperil abortion access and reproductive rights nationwide – and our roadmap to...
"Taking Pride in Who We Are"
When I challenged my school's sexist dress code, I was fighting not just for my rights, but for self-expression everywhere.
Press Releases
The Court rejects Portland police union’s arguments and helps make clear that the police union’s petition would repeal the independence of the Community Board for Police Accountability
The Court rejects Portland police union’s arguments; changes petition title to make clear that police union’s petition would repeal the independence of the Community Board for Police Accountability and...
The Multnomah County Circuit Court rules that the Portland Police union’s initiative petition to amend the Portland City Charter to increase police officers, among other things, is unconstitutional
In March 2024, Joy Alise Davis, a Portland voter and President and Executive Director of Imagine Black, filed a petition with the Multnomah County Circuit Court challenging the Portland Police union's...
ACLU of Oregon Statement about Protests and Civil Disobedience on Oregon Campuses
Let’s learn from history: Police bring harm, not safety, to college campus demonstrations
Be Known: Supporting Black and LGBTQ+ Communities
Schools are a place where the free expression of ideas and identities is central to their mission to support students’ learning and growth. Without it, our students are not getting the education they deserve and our educators are not set up to succeed.
In the legislature — 2024 session
Our state's path towards racial justice, civil rights and civil liberties will be shaped in Oregon's 2024 legislative session — from February 5 to March 10, 2024. Explore our policy priorities and take action with us!
SB 1583A: Freedom to Read
Students deserve to feel affirmed and welcome in Oregon public schools — and they should be free to read, learn and share ideas without fear of discriminatory censorship! SB 1583 would prevent book bans and other forms of censorship in Oregon public schools.
