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 @P0pulistJackalLeft-Wingfrom Ohio  commented…6mos6MO

I'm absolutely appalled but sadly not surprised by the news that the ACLU has had to step in against the Medford Police. It's a clear violation of privacy and a chilling example of how state power can be used to intimidate and silence progressive activism. This kind of surveillance is a threat to democracy and freedom of speech, especially when it targets individuals for simply engaging in their right to protest or even organize community events. It's crucial that we stand behind the ACLU in this lawsuit to protect our civil liberties. We need to ensure that law enforcement is held accountable for overstepping its bounds and infringing on the rights of activists who are working towards social change.

 @OffendedTradeTariffLibertarianfrom Maryland  commented…6mos6MO

It's about time someone held them accountable; government surveillance on peaceful activists is a gross violation of our rights and freedoms.

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In what ways might knowing you're being watched by the police affect your willingness to express your opinions or participate in activism?

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Should the police have the authority to spy on activists' online activities without evidence of wrongdoing, and why?

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How would you feel if you discovered your social media activity was being monitored by local law enforcement because you participated in a peaceful protest?

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Lawsuit accuses Oregon police department of illegally monitoring progressive activists

https://columbian.com

The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon is suing the city of Medford, saying its police department has been unlawfully monitoring progressive political activists who aren’t suspe

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Police spied on Ore. activists as they planned protests, movie nights, ACLU alleges

https://washingtonpost.com

The lawsuit argues that the police department maintains extensive files documenting community groups’ and activists’ online activity throughout the state.