AKRON—Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed suit in federal court challenging an Akron ordinance that restricts panhandling.  The ACLU argues this law violates the First Amendment by singling out speech that asks for help for special restrictions. “The First Amendment provides the same protection to all of us,” said Joe Mead, volunteer … Continue reading ACLU Sues City of Akron over Panhandling Ordinance that Restricts Free Speech