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 Files Lawsuit Challenging the Ohio State University’s Violation of Student’s Free Speech and Due Process Rights
Today, the ACLU of Ohio filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Ohio State University’s expulsion of a student for engaging in protected political speech, violating his First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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First Amendment
ACLU of Ohio Sends Letter to Dublin City Schools Regarding its Unlawful Constraint of Student Speech and Expression
Issue Areas:
First Amendment
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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.
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
Sep 23, 2023
Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District Board of Education, et al. (amicus)
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