📧 “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.
