The ACLU of Oregon is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to defending and advancing civil liberties and civil rights in Oregon.
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📣 ICE detention is inherently cruel and inhumane. 📣
Together with ACLU offices from across the country, we sent letters earlier this week to our federal lawmakers asking them to oppose ICE’s expansion efforts. Read the full letter ⬇️
ACLU of Oregon retweeted
Today's a great day for timelapses! Another viewer, Andrew sent us this beautiful shot of the sunrise this morning. Thank you Andrew!
ACLU of Oregon retweeted
"When juries don't reflect the diversity of our communities, it results in wrongful convictions and unjust sentences, disproportionately impacting Black, brown, and other defendants and victims of color,” says Kelly Simon, @ACLU_OR Legal Director. Swipe to read more..
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In our latest memo, our experts detail how DEI programs help people gain access to the academic and professional opportunities we need to succeed — and why anti-DEI efforts actively harm our First Amendment rights and our work toward racial justice. aclu.org/news/racial-justice…
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HUGE THANKS to the @ACLU_OR for helping to squash this latest effort by the Portland Police Association to dismantle a highly desired system of real police accountability that voters overwhelmingly approved by 82% in 2020!
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In our latest presidential memo, our reproductive rights experts detail how a second Trump administration would jeopardize abortion access nationwide.
We have plans to fight for reproductive freedom — no matter who the president is. aclu.org/news/reproductive-f…
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If this leaked decision is accurate, the Supreme Court failed to hold once and for all that every pregnant person has the basic right to emergency abortion care.
This case will proceed and the health and lives of pregnant people across the country will continue to be at risk.
Breaking News: An opinion posted briefly on the Supreme Court website indicated it is poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now, Bloomberg News reported. nyti.ms/4eGvWUM
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In the first installment of our 2024 election memo series, the ACLU’s immigrants’ rights experts detail the threats a second Trump administration would pose to immigrant families and the U.S. immigration system — and how we’re prepared to fight back. aclu.org/news/immigrants-rig…
ACLU of Oregon retweeted
Happy #LovingDay! 💌
Today, we honor ACLU clients Richard and Mildred Loving, whose love for each other paved the way for equality in America and left a powerful legacy that lives on today.
ACLU of Oregon retweeted
Wow, stunning shot of the sunrise this morning in the Columbia River Gorge! 😍 Thank you to Brad Robins for sharing this beautiful photo!
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Flora and Hobs were found wandering alone as orphaned pups. They came to the zoo for care in 2019, and they've been rascalling together ever since. Happy Otterversary!
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Take a minute and turn up the volume as we leave you enjoying the sights and sounds along the Oregon coast. Videographer: Nedra Gurry.
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History has repeatedly shown that arresting peaceful protestors will only escalate, not calm, tensions on campuses.
Students and faculty must be free to express their political opinions without fear of disproportionate punishment or censure. latimes.com/business/story/2…
ACLU of Oregon retweeted
Important reminders to university and elected leaders about free speech rights on campuses:
1.They must not single out particular viewpoints for censorship, discipline, or disproportionate punishment.
ACLU of Oregon retweeted
Today, #SCOTUS will hear a case that could severely criminalize homelessness.
Formerly incarcerated people are almost 10 times more likely to be homeless than the general public – and this ruling could devastate an already vulnerable population. 🧵
ALT Chart showing formerly incarcerated people experience homelessness at a rate well above the general public.
ACLU of Oregon retweeted
The 2024 legislative session may be over for #orleg, but the nightmare is just beginning for Oregonians. People struggling with addiction, including a disproportionate number of Black and brown, low-income, and rural Oregonians, will soon end up in jail. #orpol #NOtoHB4002
ALT LEGISLATURE ENDS SESSION, RESTARTS DRUG WAR FACTS ABOUT HB 4002 Criminalization goes into effect SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 NO DEADLINE for deflection or conditional discharge programs to be set up NO REQUIREMENT for treatment programs to be available Diversion programs are VOLUNTARY by county and by individual police officers
ACLU of Oregon retweeted
At a time when Oregonians are demanding more treatment services and housing, HB 4002 provides jail beds. That's not a solution. That's criminalization.
Thank you, Sen. @Manning_SOS for saying #NOtoHB4002 and supporting real solutions to the addiction crisis. #orpol #orleg
ALT Thank you Sen. Manning Jr. for standing with out communities and voting NO on recriminalization. NO to HB 4002
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Oregon @SenatorJama shares his top four reasons for opposing HB 4002. #NOtoHB4002 #orpol #orleg
"First, it brings us back to the failed decades-long war on drugs. Second, This will disproportionately harm communities of color and low income Oregonians...
