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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.

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Mar 3, 2025

Defending and Advancing Our Democracy

Immigrants' Rights

From the beginning of the United States, our democracy has had a limited view of who counts as “the people,” and many people living in the United States are still fighting to be included in that vision.

From the beginning of the United States, our democracy has had a limited view of who counts as “the people,” and many people living in the United States are still fighting to be included in that vision.

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liberty
Mar 3, 2025

Taking Care of Our Future

LGBTQ+ Rights
How one artist got involved with the Oregon legislative session
How one artist got involved with the Oregon legislative session
Light blue banner background with clouds and the text, "Taking care of our future." To the right side is a drawing of a person sitting on a large hand with a yellow circle background.
Light blue banner background with clouds and the text, "Taking care of our future." To the right side is a drawing of a person sitting on a large hand with a yellow circle background.
Feb 24, 2025

State and Local Governments Are Saying No to Trump's Radical Agenda

To resist the Trump administrations’ attacks on our rights, local lawmakers across the country are protecting LGBTQ people, immigrants and reproductive health.
To resist the Trump administrations’ attacks on our rights, local lawmakers across the country are protecting LGBTQ people, immigrants and reproductive health.
An ACLU CALIFORNIA ACTION protest and press conference.
An ACLU CALIFORNIA ACTION protest and press conference.
Feb 24, 2025

The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It

Racial Justice
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.
Feb 20, 2025

What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground

Youth & Student Rights
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful...
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful...
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.
Feb 13, 2025

The Targeted Chaos of Trump’s Attacks Against International Human Rights Law and Justice

National Security
Donald Trump has positioned his administration to launch one of the most abusive and aggressive assaults on human rights in U.S. presidential history.
Donald Trump has positioned his administration to launch one of the most abusive and aggressive assaults on human rights in U.S. presidential history.
A photo of the UN flag.
A photo of the UN flag.