Defending Democracy in Ohio

The ACLU of Ohio envisions a just and equitable Ohio where all people are fairly represented in a strong democracy, unoppressed by racism, and able to live their fullest lives.

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Know Your Rights
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Haitian Kreole KYR Konnen Dwa Ou

We stand with the Haitian community in Springfield Ohio.
Know Your Rights
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Temporary Protected Status

Understand your rights if you have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or if your TPS was recently ended.
Publication | ACLU of Ohio Reports
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Eyes on You: The Rise of Mass Surveillance in Ohio

Learn how to fight back against Big Tech and protect privacy rights in your community.
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ICE in Ohio Report

In early 2025, the ACLU of Ohio decided to research the impact of the first year of President Trump’s second term on the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contracts across Ohio.

Press Releases


ACLU of Ohio Files Amicus Brief Opposing Warrantless Searches of Flock Databases

The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a brief as amicus curiae in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that law enforcement officers violate the Constitution when they conduct warrantless searches of Flock databases

ACLU of Ohio Statement on Governor DeWine’s Clemency Considerations

ACLU of Ohio Responds to Governor DeWine’s Clemency Considerations

ACLU of Ohio Sends Letter to Cleveland Stakeholders Urging Investment in Youth Initiatives to Advance Safety