COLUMBUS, OH – Today, the ACLU of Ohio filed a writ with the Supreme Court of Ohio, asking for a ruling that prohibits juvenile courts from shackling children without first holding a hearing to determine if it is necessary. Adult courts already require these hearings, and 11 states have also banned indiscriminate juvenile shackling. Nevertheless, … Continue reading ACLU Asks Supreme Court of Ohio to Strike Down Indiscriminate Shackling of Children in the Courtroom