ACLU Representing Columbia Station Man Charged with Inducing Panic for Facebook Comments
MEDINA, OH – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a not guilty plea in Medina Municipal Court on behalf of Joseph W.
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Settlement Reached in Case Protecting Anonymous Speech of Online Commenters
STEUBENVILLE, OH – Today, a settlement has been announced between an online journalist, a group of anonymous commenters, and a family who filed a defamation lawsuit over a number of online statements.
ACLU of Ohio Offers to Represent Anonymous Defendants in Jefferson County Defamation Case
STEUBENVILLE, OH – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio announced that it has offered to represent a number of “John Doe” defendants in a defamation lawsuit and subpoena request currently pending in the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas.
ACLU Challenges Unconstitutional Censorship at Celina High School
CELINA, OH – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to Celina High School today, urging administrators to reconsider their unconstitutional decision to prohibit students from wearing shirts that express their support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.
Zane Trace High School Should Not Discourage Students from Civic Participation
CHILLICOTHE, OH – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to Zane Trace High School in Chillicothe today, reminding the school that students have a First Amendment right to engage in political speech at school sponsored events.
Elections Complaint Law Would Chill Political Speech
COLUMBUS - The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio will testify today before the Ohio House State Government and Elections Committee opposing House Bill 315. The legislation will dramatically increase the penalties levied by the Ohio Elections Commission (OEC) for “false speech” complaints.