CINCINNATI — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the Ohio U.S. congressional map as unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering. The lawsuit seeks to replace the map with one that accurately reflects the will of voters and complies with the Constitution.
COLUMBUS- Today, on May 22, at 4p.m. the House Federalism and Interstate Relations Committee is scheduled for a possible vote on HB 228, a bill that would expand Ohio’s “Stand Your Ground” law to require prosecutors to prove that a person was not acting in self-defense.
COLUMBUS- On Tuesday, May 15, at 2:30 pm the ACLU of Ohio will testify before the House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee to support HB 425, legislation that addresses concerns of personal privacy, police accountability, and government transparency when analyzing the use of police
COLUMBUS, OH— On Monday, May 7, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and the American Civil Liberties Union filed an amicus brief in the Ohio Supreme Court in support of David Braden, a state prisoner who is being denied the opportunity to ask for modification of his court costs.
COLUMBUS— Today the ACLU of Ohio sent a letter to the Superintendent of Sidney City Schools in response to a mandatory school-sponsored prayer ceremony that he initiated in place of the March 14 National Student Walk Out Day.
COLUMBUS — The ACLU of Ohio announced today that it neither supports nor opposes Issue 1, a proposed amendment to the state constitution which creates a new process for congressional redistricting.