ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Columbus Police for Excessive Use of Force on Demonstrators
UPDATE: On March 1, 2018, we filed a First Amended Complaint to specifically identify two of the officers involved.
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ACLU of Ohio Condemns Middletown Councilmember’s Remarks on Overdose Victims
MIDDLETOWN, OH—In a letter to Middletown Councilman Dan Picard, the ACLU of Ohio condemned his suggestion to not provide emergency medical services to people who overdose in the city.
ACLU Urges Cities to Reconsider Partnership with DOJ
TOLEDO, OH—The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the creation of the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) – a program aimed to aid 12 cities in fighting crime, drug trafficking, and gang violence.
Ohio Bill That Would Ban Safe Abortion Procedures is Unconstitutional, Says ACLU of Ohio
COLUMBUS—The ACLU of Ohio opposes Senate Bill 145, legislation to ban the most common procedure to perform second trimester abortions. Under this bill, dilation & evacuation (D&E) would be outlawed and criminalized, despite it being a safe, medically-proven method recommended by the Amer
ACLU of Ohio Urges Franklin County Corrections Center to Enhance Protections for LGBTQ Detainees
COLUMBUS—Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to the Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin urging the corrections center to adopt stronger policies to better protect LGBTQ detainees.
Schools Must Not Fire Employee Over Hateful Speech, Says ACLU of Ohio
COLUMBUS—An employee with the Columbus City Schools may lose his job following posts he made to the Columbus Pride Festival and Parade’s official Facebook page.