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ACLU Warns Officials on Political Sign Laws

AKRON- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent letters to officials in Silver Lake and Bath Township warning them that ordinances restricting the use of political campaign signs violate residents’ free speech rights.

May 6, 2008 Free Speech

University Officials Trample Free Speech

OXFORD, OH- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio expressed concern over the reaction of officials at Miami University towards a student art display. The art piece, created by a group of students, was intended to symbolize the Tree of Life and featured a tire swing and seven ropes.

November 2, 2007 Free Speech

Toledo Sidewalk Policy Curbs Free Speech

TOLEDO, OH—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to Toledo Chief of Police Michael Navarre and City Law Director John Madigan urging the police department and city to immediately cease enforcing any policy that restricts Toledo residents’ ability to distribute literature

August 15, 2007 Free Speech

Free Speech Chilled by Mason Officials

MASON, OH—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to City of Mason Law Director Ken Schneider urging him and other local officials to stop threatening prosecution for residents who were planning to circulate a petition to recall several City Council members.

August 8, 2007 Free Speech