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 Sends Letter to Dublin City Schools Regarding its Unlawful Constraint of Student Speech and Expression
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First Amendment
Reviving Ohio’s Democracy, Together
Let's work together to restore what we've lost and revive our democracy ahead of the 2026 Midterms.
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
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
Sep 23, 2023
Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District Board of Education, et al. (amicus)
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