Civic Organizations Urge State to Stop Illegal Removal of Voters from the Rolls
COLUMBUS—Today, the ACLU of Ohio and Demos, on behalf of the civil rights-labor organization the Ohio A.
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ACLU of Ohio Supports New Rule to End Automatic Shackling of Children in Juvenile Court
COLUMBUS—The Supreme Court of Ohio has opened the public comment period for Local Juvenile Restraint Rule 5.01, a Rule of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio which would prohibit the automatic and indiscriminate shackling of children appearing in juvenile court.
Ohio Politicians Should Reaffirm Values and Accept Refugees
COLUMBUS—ACLU of Ohio executive director Christine Link issued the following statement in response to attempts by Ohio politicians to block the settlement of Syrian refugees:
Scapegoating Unemployed People Won’t Help Ohio’s Economy or Those Struggling with Addiction
COLUMBUS—A bill introduced in the Ohio House would require drug testing for certain people applying for unemployment compensation. The ACLU of Ohio opposes House Bill 394, calling it unnecessary and harmful to people facing vulnerable circumstances.
Ohio’s Pay-to-Stay Jail Fees Leave People with Heavy Debts After Time Served
COLUMBUS—A new report by the ACLU of Ohio exposes how pay-to-stay jail fees trap low-income people in cycles of debt and incarceration.
Technical Issues at Polling Locations Risk Disenfranchising Voters
COLUMBUS— The ACLU of Ohio is calling on the Hamilton County Board of Elections to immediately address issues at polling places reported to be experiencing problems with electronic poll books, as well as not having provisional ballots available.