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We at the ACLU of Oregon believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil liberties and civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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We Won't Surrender Our Beloved City to People for Portland's Bleak Vision

A couple weeks ago, a bold group of Black, Indigenous & women of color leaders crafted a powerful opinion piece in the Oregonian naming the harmful tactics of the People for Portland campaign.

December 2, 2021

The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom

Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.

November 24, 2021

Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table

Here’s a handy reference of facts when discussing abortion rights with friends and family at the dinner table.

November 23, 2021

Livestreaming Police is a Critical First Amendment Right

It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and stream police interactions. Our ability to speak about police abuses depends on it.

November 22, 2021

School is For Learning — Including Learning About Race and Gender

A student and two teachers in Oklahoma share how a new censorship bill has curtailed important discussions about race and gender in the classroom.

November 19, 2021

ACLU of Oregon's Statement about Rittenhouse Verdict

We remember Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and stand with Gauge Grosskreutz. We mourn with their families and their communities. We mourn for all Black people harmed and killed by racist police systems and white supremacy.

November 19, 2021