Writing an Op-Ed is not Grounds for Deportation
The U.S. government’s escalating attacks on noncitizens’ right to free speech, including our client Rümeysa Öztürk, should scare us all.
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Letter to My Husband, Mahmoud Khalil
As she prepares to welcome her first child with husband Mahmoud Khalil, Dr. Noor Abdalla writes to her husband one month after he was unlawfully detained for exercising his free speech rights.
Death Row Case Exposes Failures to Protect Childhood Trauma Survivors
Mikal Mahdi’s life was marked by abuse. Today, as he awaits execution, the courts have the responsibility to acknowledge the systemic failures that shaped his path.
Press Releases
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...
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...
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.
Protecting Your Rights Against Unlawful Police Surveillance
Oregon law (ORS 181A.250) prohibits law enforcement agencies from collecting or maintaining information on an individual’s political, religious, or social activities unless directly related to criminal investigations. Here is how you can request access to your public records from local police.
In the legislature — 2025 session
Our state's path towards racial justice, civil rights and civil liberties will be shaped in Oregon's 2025 legislative session — from January 21 to June 29, 2025. Explore our policy priorities and take action with us!
SB 1098: 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 1098 would prevent book bans and other forms of censorship in Oregon public schools.
