The Painful Reality of Being an Incarcerated Mother
This Mother’s Day, let’s not forget incarcerated women, and let’s get them home to their families.
Building a more just, equitable and caring Oregon — for and by all of us.
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In Austin, a Lawyer is a Luxury
The ACLU demands counsel at first appearance in a new lawsuit. A report, based on hundreds of bail hearings in Travis County, Texas, highlights why legal representation is crucial.
Five Things to Know About the Supreme Court Case Threatening Doctors Providing Emergency Abortion Care
The case will determine whether federal law protects pregnant people's right to emergency care.
Press Releases
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
ACLU of Oregon files legal challenge to misleading ballot title of Portland Police Union’s Initiative Petition that seeks to repeal the voter-approved independent community board for police accountability
Today, the ACLU of Oregon filed a ballot title challenge to PDX24OL-03, an initiative petition filed by William Aitchison, the lawyer for the Portland Police Association (PPA).
Solutions for Safe and Just Communities
Information about Measure 110 and Solutions for Safe and Just Communities
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.
