Defending Protesters' Rights: ACLU Oregon Response

Over the past few weeks, militarized federal forces have escalated their violent attacks against the people of Portland, Oregon The following advertisement from The American Civil Liberties Union has been sent to you via Mother Jones' email list. Mother Jones is a nonprofit, and most of our budget comes from readers like you, but revenue from advertisers helps us produce more of the hard-hitting journalism you expect. We never disclose your information to an advertiser. Mother Jones does not endorse any candidate, political organization, commercial product, or service, and the views expressed in this email do not constitute any endorsement or recommendation by Mother Jones. Dear Reader – Over the past few weeks, militarized federal forces have escalated their violent attacks against the people of Portland, Oregon. In response, the ACLU immediately sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Marshals Service. And we have no intention of backing down in the fight to defend protesters’ rights. [We could use you in this fight with us – will you add your name today?]( Since June, police have fired tear gas and other munitions into crowds gathered to protest police brutality in Portland. Now, federal agents are occupying the streets – inflicting pain on and silencing people who believe Black Lives Matter. Protesters and members of the press have been shot in the head with kinetic impact munitions, swept away in unmarked cars, and repeatedly tear gassed. These actions are unconstitutional and inhumane, and they are not going unanswered. The ACLU of Oregon sued on behalf of a group of medics attacked by federal agents as they tried to care for injured protesters. This followed our previous lawsuit, which succeeded in blocking federal authorities from arresting or attacking journalists and legal observers. This is likely only the beginning. Federal agencies are doubling down on their harsh tactics, stating that they will not leave the streets of Portland and they will take their disturbing practices nationwide. The government is crafting plans to deploy federal agents to other parts of the country soon. We cannot accept this as the new normal. That is why we will be watching nationwide, ready to challenge any constitutional abuses. Our democracy and our safety are on the line right now. We will not stop fighting to protect both. [Will you join us? Add your name to protect free speech and democracy.]( Thank you for being part of this critical work, The ACLU Team [Mother Jones]( [Donate]( [Subscribe]( Mother Jones and its nonprofit publisher, the Foundation for National Progress, do not endorse any political candidate, political organization, commercial product, process, or service, and the views expressed in this communication do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Mother Jones. This message was sent to {EMAIL}. To change the messages you receive from us, you can [edit your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all mailings.]( For advertising opportunities see our online [media kit.]( Were you forwarded this email? [Sign up for Mother Jones' newsletters today.]( [www.MotherJones.com]( PO Box 8539, Big Sandy, TX 75755