Overview

• The ACLU of Oregon filed the lawsuit in Jackson County Circuit Court on behalf of two organizations and an individual activist.
• The suit alleges that Medford police monitored social media accounts and maintained dossiers on activists involved in various causes.
• Oregon law prohibits law enforcement from collecting information on individuals' political, religious, or social views unless related to criminal investigations.
• Medford city officials argue that the monitoring was for public safety purposes during rallies and protests, not for analyzing political views.
• The lawsuit demands an end to the surveillance practices, citing a violation of constitutional rights.