The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against the city of Medford, accusing its police department of illegally spying on progressive activists. The lawsuit alleges that the Medford Police Department has been collecting and storing information on the online activities of community groups and activists across the state, including those planning protests and movie nights. This surveillance is claimed to be extensive, with the ACLU arguing that it violates the rights of these groups and individuals. The case highlights concerns over privacy and the potential overreach of law enforcement into the lawful activities of citizens expressing their political views.
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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.
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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Lawsuit accuses Oregon police department of illegally monitoring progressive activists
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
The lawsuit argues that the police department maintains extensive files documenting community groups’ and activists’ online activity throughout the state.
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