The ACLU of Oregon filed suit Tuesday against the Medford Police Department, claiming it has illegally been compiling secret files on individuals and groups who protested against the Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd, pushed for LGBTQ+ rights, criticized the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and advocated for homeless people and drug users. The suit alleges that the southern Oregon police department monitored social media accounts and combed news stories to build files against individuals and groups when they weren’t suspected of any criminal activity. The city attorney’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: The Associated Press #oregon #southernoregon #medfordoregon #medford #medfordpolice #theoregonian #aclu