Get ready for local elections on May 17
Voters can champion civil liberties and civil rights by supporting leaders and initiatives who invest in our communities, instead of those who simply support more police and police funding.
ACLU of Oregon's work 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 an informed and engaged public. We see it as our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties.
Voters can champion civil liberties and civil rights by supporting leaders and initiatives who invest in our communities, instead of those who simply support more police and police funding.
"...make no mistake, the war against LGBTQ people in America is already raging." This isn’t a 'they’re coming for us next' moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.
Our constitutional rights are eroded when states refuse to adequately support and properly structure public defense. The overwhelming majority of criminal cases in this country proceed against people who cannot afford to hire their own attorney.
May 17 is Election Day! Oregon voters have the chance to choose the next district attorney in their county. District attorneys are the most powerful people in Oregon's criminal legal system, yet most Oregon voters choose to not vote in DA elections. Learn why your vote matters in this critical race.