Drug Policy

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While current drug policy criminalizes addiction and enforcement often targets low-income communities and people of color, the ACLU of Ohio works for fair and sensible drug policies that will support safe and healthy communities across Ohio.

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News & Commentary
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House Bill 88 – Opponent Testimony

The ACLU of Ohio believes everyone here is sincere about minimizing the horrific effects of addiction in our state. But House Bill 88 offers more of the failed status quo.
News & Commentary
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Adult-Use Cannabis: The Case Against Initiated Statutes 

ACLU of Ohio's Deputy Policy Director, Collin Marozzi, explains the difference between a constitutional amendment and an initiated statute. And why it matters.
News & Commentary
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Senate Bill 56 – Opponent Testimony

Ohio voters overwhelmingly supported Issue 2. In doing so, they endorsed policies regarding adult-use cannabis. SB 56 now proposes to roll back these changes, in whole or in part, in an affront to those same voters.
Know Your Rights
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Know Your Rights: Ohio Marijuana Legalization Laws

Court Case
Feb 12, 2021

State v. Foreman (amicus)

Under the prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment in the Eighth Amendment and Article I § 9 of the Ohio Constitution, it is unlawful to prosecute a person for the status or condition of being a “drug user.” Yet, Kelly Foreman was convicted of felony possession for her status as a drug user