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Jun 2, 2023

Here’s Why an Ohio Court Should Strike Down the Discriminatory Healthcare Denial Law

LGBTQ Rights
Discrimination isn’t popular – so the Ohio GOP used illegal, underhanded tactics to try and enshrine it into law.
By Jade Martinez
Discrimination isn’t popular – so the Ohio GOP used illegal, underhanded tactics to try and enshrine it into law.
By Jade Martinez
Ohio Statehouse with a pride flag overlay, with dark clouds in the sky, and tearing through paper
Ohio Statehouse with a pride flag overlay, with dark clouds in the sky, and tearing through paper
May 30, 2023

Increasing Mental Health Resources in Cincinnati Public Schools

Students Rights
Our children are in the midst of a student mental health crisis. As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, let’s look ahead to a future where all students thrive. 
By Jade Martinez
Our children are in the midst of a student mental health crisis. As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, let’s look ahead to a future where all students thrive. 
By Jade Martinez
Student looking distraught with a photo of a backpack and apple.
Student looking distraught with a photo of a backpack and apple.
May 30, 2023

Senate Bill 122 - Proponent Testimony

Smart Justice
The ACLU of Ohio supports Senate Bill 122 because it codifies important guidance that is housed in Criminal Rule 46.
By Patrick Higgins
The ACLU of Ohio supports Senate Bill 122 because it codifies important guidance that is housed in Criminal Rule 46.
By Patrick Higgins
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Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
May 24, 2023

House Bill 68 - Opponent Testimony

LGBTQ Rights
Transgender youth who are affirmed in their gender do better in school, feel safer in their communities, establish healthy relationships with their parents and peers, and are better equipped to plan for their...
By Micah Mitchell
Transgender youth who are affirmed in their gender do better in school, feel safer in their communities, establish healthy relationships with their parents and peers, and are better equipped to plan for their...
By Micah Mitchell
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Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
May 17, 2023

Substitute House Bill 151 - Opponent Testimony

Free Speech

To be clear, the ACLU of Ohio is and remains stalwart defenders of free speech and intellectual diversity on Ohio’s campuses.

By Gary Daniels

To be clear, the ACLU of Ohio is and remains stalwart defenders of free speech and intellectual diversity on Ohio’s campuses.

By Gary Daniels
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Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
May 8, 2023

Amended House Bill 8 – Opponent testimony

LGBTQ Rights
The ACLU of Ohio’s primary concern with HB 8 is the negative impact and consequences its passage will surely have for many students lives, their physical and mental health, and school staff.
By Gary Daniels
The ACLU of Ohio’s primary concern with HB 8 is the negative impact and consequences its passage will surely have for many students lives, their physical and mental health, and school staff.
By Gary Daniels
Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay
Ohio Statehouse with a navy and azure color overlay, background with navy and blue lined texture overlay