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Nov 3, 2023

It’s high time we legalize marijuana. Voters will decide Tuesday.

Smart Justice
Nov. 7 is rapidly approaching and that means Ohio voters only have a handful of days to decide how they will vote on two critically important Statewide Issues. At its simplest, Issue 2 is a ballot initiative...
By Jocelyn Rosnick
Nov. 7 is rapidly approaching and that means Ohio voters only have a handful of days to decide how they will vote on two critically important Statewide Issues. At its simplest, Issue 2 is a ballot initiative...
By Jocelyn Rosnick
ACLU of Ohio Endorsement - Yes on Issue 2 - Marijuana
ACLU of Ohio Endorsement - Yes on Issue 2 - Marijuana
Oct 31, 2023

Barriers to the Ballot: Voting While Incarcerated

Smart Justice
There is a common misconception that people who are incarcerated cannot vote. However, only people who are incarcerated for a felony conviction are unable to vote. Individuals serving probation or parole,...
There is a common misconception that people who are incarcerated cannot vote. However, only people who are incarcerated for a felony conviction are unable to vote. Individuals serving probation or parole,...
Spool of 'I Voted' stickers with a red and white color overlay on a textured blue background
Spool of 'I Voted' stickers with a red and white color overlay on a textured blue background
Oct 25, 2023

House Bill 230 – Opponent Testimony

Smart Justice
The ACLU of Ohio remains ready, willing, and able to work with all members of the General Assembly to find effective solutions. But we urge this committee to reject House Bill 230 for all the reasons mentioned...
By Gary Daniels
The ACLU of Ohio remains ready, willing, and able to work with all members of the General Assembly to find effective solutions. But we urge this committee to reject House Bill 230 for all the reasons mentioned...
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
Oct 16, 2023

Housing is a Human Right – Why the ACLU of Ohio Supports Issue 24 in Cincinnati

Racial Justice

Passing Issue 24 is a step towards systemic equality that all Ohioans deserve.

By Jade Martinez

Passing Issue 24 is a step towards systemic equality that all Ohioans deserve.

By Jade Martinez
ACLU of Ohio Endorsement - Yes on Issue 24 - Yes for Truly Affordable Housing - Cincinnati
ACLU of Ohio Endorsement - Yes on Issue 24 - Yes for Truly Affordable Housing - Cincinnati
Oct 12, 2023

Fair Maps are Coming, Ohio. Breaking Down the Citizens Not Politicians Campaign.

Voting Rights
It’s time to remove politicians from the map-making process and end gerrymandering in Ohio, once and for all.
By Jade Martinez
It’s time to remove politicians from the map-making process and end gerrymandering in Ohio, once and for all.
By Jade Martinez
citizens not politicians
citizens not politicians
Oct 11, 2023

Proponent Testimony - House Bill 259

Death Penalty
Since the reinstatement of Ohio’s capital punishment statute in 1974, the ACLU of Ohio has vigorously supported ending the death penalty once and for all.
By Sean McCann
Since the reinstatement of Ohio’s capital punishment statute in 1974, the ACLU of Ohio has vigorously supported ending the death penalty once and for all.
By Sean McCann
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