ACLU Sues Oregon Police for Alleged Surveillance of Progressive Activists

Lawsuit claims Medford Police Department illegally monitored social justice groups without criminal suspicion.

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.