Engage on a Local Level
Find out who your representatives are:Use this tool to find out who represents your district. Consider reaching out about political issues that directly impact your community.
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Stay up to date on issues in Oregon.Here are some ways you can take action now alongside the ACLU of Oregon. Stay engaged and up to date on local issues.
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Engage on a National Level
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Here's a breakdown of the elected offices that could be on your ballot:
MAYORA mayor or another local government official usually appoints the chief of police in their city to manage law enforcement.
GOVERNORSGovernors play a crucial role in ensuring public safety and security, and they oversee state agencies that implement criminal justice public safety policy and programs, including state police, corrections, and juvenile justice.
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SHERIFFA sheriff is typically an elected position that oversees a county and is responsible for enforcing the low.
YOUR STATE LEGISLATUREYour State Legislator is responsible for policies that define what constitutes crime, the procedures for responding to crime, sentencing structures, and funding of government agencies that are responsible for dealing with offenders and victims.
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DISTRICT ATTORNEYDistrict attorneys are considered the lop law enforcement officials because they decide when an arrest leads to a charge. They can either be elected or appointed depending on your state or county.
SENATORS & REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESSSenators and representatives in congress create federal laws and have the power to reform the criminal justice system through legislation.
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JUDGEThe majority of states elect judges to the state's supreme court, while others are appointed, depending on the state's constitution.
THE PRESIDENTThe President appoints the Attorney General, who leads the Department of Justice. This executive department of the United States government is responsible for enforcing the federal law and administrating justice in the United States.
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