ACLU Victorious in Student Strip Search Case
BUCYRUS, OH- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio was victorious in federal court last week in a case involving the strip search of five middle school students by Bucyrus City School employees.
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ACLU Urges Prosecutors, State Legislators to Treat Children with Compassion
COLUMBUS- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent letters to all county prosecutors and members of the Ohio General Assembly today, calling on them to respect the role of law and not impose heavy-handed charges on “sexting” teens.
Removal of Magazine from School Library Violates First Amendment, Says ACLU
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter today to Kal Zucker, President of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education regarding reports that a local principal removed a magazine from the school library.
ACLU Urges General Assembly to Reject Bill That Would Allow Local Police to Enforce Federal Immigration Laws
COLUMBUS- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on legislators in the Ohio General Assembly to oppose Senate Bill 35, which would allow local law enforcement officials to enforce federal immigration laws.
Employee Policy Restricts Free Speech, Says ACLU
AKRON – Today, the ACLU of Ohio sent a letter to Bill Payne, Senior Director of Board Services and Supports, regarding a memo that was issued to employees of the Summit County Board of MRDD in November 2008.
Designating Non-Profits as Terrorist Organizations Without Due Process Undermines Security and Humanitarian Aid, Say Groups
TOLEDO, OH – Several of the nation’s top non-profit humanitarian and philanthropic organizations told a federal court today that the government’s authority and conduct in freezing a charity’s assets undermines critical humanitarian aid and the government’s own anti-terrorism efforts.