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First Amendment
First Amendment
When the framers of our Constitution insisted on Freedom of Speech rights, one of their aims was so that all Americans - no matter their social class or position in our society - could vigorously examine and criticize our government. These rights have throughout our history nurtured our democracy and made us a beacon to the whole world.
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ACLU of Ohio Urges Governor DeWine to Veto SB 1, Bill that Attacks Campus Free Speech and Bans DEI
Today the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1, a harmful anti-free speech bill that strips public universities of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and creates overly-broad content regulations and restrictions.
ACLU of Ohio Declares Success: After Sending Letter Detailing Constitutional Concerns, Northeast Ohio Medical University Revises Campus Measures on “Race”
On Friday, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) President Dr. John Langell sent a letter to students and faculty retracting his previous announcements of new campus protocols that would have infringed on students’ First Amendment Rights.
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First Amendment
Sub. Senate Bill 1 - Opponent Testimony
Like its predecessor, last session’s Senate Bill 83, Senate Bill 1 is an often confusing and contradictory mix of language and provisions that appears to have much less to do with actual policy than it does to inflame culture wars, which for many decades have targeted our colleges and universities.
ACLU of Ohio Sends Letter to Northeast Ohio Medical University Regarding First Amendment Concerns Over New Campus Measures on “Race”
The ACLU of Ohio sent a letter to Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) in response to new campus protocols that infringe on students’ First Amendment Rights.
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First Amendment
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
Sep 23, 2023
Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District Board of Education, et al. (amicus)
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