The Medford Police Department has collaborated with regional and federal law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. That’s according to Information for Public Use, a group that researches public records.

Medford and other law enforcement agencies in Southern Oregon have shared surveillance tactics, as reported by Jefferson Public Radio.

In August last year, the ACLU of Oregon sued the City of Medford, claiming that the police broke state law by monitoring the social media accounts of local organizers. That litigation is ongoing.

When asked to comment about the latest findings from Information for Public Use, Medford Police Lieutenant Geoff Kirkpatrick said that, because of the pending litigation, the department cannot comment at this time.

We learn more about what’s happening in Medford from Kelly Simon, the legal director of the ACLU of Oregon.

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