📧 “Request for Comment” to ACLU (ignored)
Dear ACLU of Oregon;
I'm writing to request a comment regarding my federal civil rights lawsuit against Oregon state officials for retaliating against my advocacy for military families' civil rights.
Case Summary:
- Iraq War veteran banned from State Capitol after requesting military civil rights legislation
- Federal lawsuit alleges First Amendment retaliation and conspiracy under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985
- Claims military families constitute federally protected class under 2009 Hate Crimes Prevention Act
- Recent coverage:Democrat Herald broke the story this week
Key Issues:
- Government retaliation against protected political speech
- Equal protection violations based on military status
- Access to legislative process for marginalized communities
The case raises important questions about whether protected classes can advocate for civil rights without facing government punishment.
Case documents: GIJustice.com/record
Recent coverage:https://democratherald.com/news/local/government-politics/article_b88cba55-f555-4f9f-90aa-1725eb5e98b0.html
Would ACLU be willing to provide a statement on the civil rights implications of this case? I'm available for any additional information you might need.
