2013 October

10.31.13

We all make mistakes. Some of us pay for them for the rest of our lives.

Melissa Bilancini

On Saturday, November 2, 2013 a coalition of faith groups, unions, professional associations, community groups, and rights organizations (including the ACLU of Ohio) will hold a rally at the Ohio Statehouse. At this rally, we will call on Ohio lawmakers to halt the death penalty, end the war on drugs and the epidemic of mass incarceration, break the many reentry barriers for the formerly incarcerated, and put a stop to “stand your ground” proposals in Ohio.

10.29.13

Taking a Stand Against Stand Your Ground

Lisa Wurm

On Saturday, November 2, 2013 a coalition of faith groups, unions, professional associations, community groups, and rights organizations (including the ACLU of Ohio) will hold a rally at the Ohio Statehouse. At this rally, we will call on Ohio lawmakers to halt the death penalty, end the war on drugs and the epidemic of mass incarceration, break the many reentry barriers for the formerly incarcerated, and put a stop to “stand your ground” proposals in Ohio.

10.26.13

Media Roundup: Week of 10/20/13

Nick Worner

• Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction: Rehab at core of our mission – Toledo Blade, 10/20
• High School Football Player Kicked off Team, Suspended Over Poem – Fox8 Cleveland, 10/22
• Ohio ACLU files suit over right to write on sidewalk – Toledo Blade, 10/23
• Group gets OK to write with chalk on sidewalk – Toledo Blade, 10/24
• School Officials: Student’s Poem Punishment Overturned – Fox8 Cleveland, 10/24
• Audit: Private Prison Retains Increased Levels of Violence – Cincinnati CityBeat, 10/24
• Ohio Abortion Clinic Closings Likely to Accelerate Under New State Regulations – Cleveland.com, 10/25
• Since Ohio Is Forcing Abortion Clinics Out Of Business, More Women Are Leaving The State To Get Care – ThinkProgress, 10/25
• Arm police officers in schools, voters say – Columbus Dispatch, 10/25
• Face-check access goes beyond Ohio – Cincinnati Enquirer, 10/25/13
• State Says Ohio Prison Inmate Commits Suicide – AP, 10/25/13

10.24.13

Standing Against the Death Penalty

Nick Worner

On Saturday, November 2, 2013 a coalition of faith groups, unions, professional associations, community groups, and rights organizations (including the ACLU of Ohio) will hold a rally at the Ohio Statehouse. At this rally, we will call on Ohio lawmakers to halt the death penalty, end the war on drugs and the epidemic of mass incarceration, break the many reentry barriers for the formerly incarcerated, and put a stop to “stand your ground” proposals in Ohio.

10.21.13

The Price for Justice: A Prison System Bursting at Its Seams

Kimberly Millhoan

On Saturday, November 2, 2013 a coalition of faith groups, unions, professional associations, community groups, and rights organizations (including the ACLU of Ohio) will hold a rally at the Ohio Statehouse. At this rally, we will call on Ohio lawmakers to halt the death penalty, end the war on drugs and the epidemic of mass incarceration, break the many reentry barriers for the formerly incarcerated, and put a stop to “stand your ground” proposals in Ohio.

10.15.13

We’re going purple!

Melissa Bilancini

On October 17, ACLU of Ohio staff will be dressed in purple for Spirit Day, a national day against bulling and in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth.

We’re not the only ones going purple. Betty White, everyone’s favorite Golden Girl, will be “Betty Purple” on October 17.

10.10.13

Media Roundup: ACLU Files Lawsuit Over Abortion Restrictions in Ohio Budget

Nick Worner

On October 9, 2013, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio announced a lawsuit challenging three of the controversial abortion-related amendments passed in June as part of the state’s massive budget bill (HB 59).

Below, you’ll find video footage of this press conference, and some highlights from the subsequent media coverage.

10.09.13

New ACLU Litigation is About Good Government and Reproductive Freedom

Chris Link

On October 9, 2013, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio announced a lawsuit challenging three of the controversial abortion-related amendments passed in June as part of the state’s massive budget bill (HB 59).

Read the October 9, 2013 press release

Watch a video of the October 9, 2013 press conference

The suit was filed on behalf of Preterm, a Cleveland women’s health clinic that provides contraception, birth control, pregnancy counseling, and abortion services.