Statement on Ohio's Primary Election
COLUMBUS – Last night, Ohio’s Primary Election was postponed to protect the health and safety of Ohioans. This is an unprecedented decision for an unprecedented time. Here’s what we know:
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ACLU of Ohio Statement on Delayed Election
COLUMBUS–Tonight the Director of Ohio Department of Health ordered a delay of Ohio’s Primary Election to June 2, 2020, given the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
The ACLU of Ohio offered the following statement:
ACLU of Ohio and the Lawyer's Committee Send Urgent Letter to Gov. DeWine and Members of the OGA Regarding Ohio's Primary Election
COLUMBUS, OHIO —Today, the ACLU of Ohio and the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law sent a letter to Governor DeWine, Secretary LaRose, Speaker Householder, and President Obhof to raise concerns regarding the State's primary Election Day Administration.
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Oral Arguments in Case Challenging Ohio Abortion Ban, Preterm v. Himes
CINCINNATI, OH – The en banc Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments today in Preterm-Cleveland v.
Statement from Ohioans for Secure and Fair Elections
COLUMBUS – “We are extremely disappointed by this decision from the Ohio Ballot Board, which goes against long-standing precedent to broadly interpret single subject. We are reviewing all our options on how to proceed.
Ohioans for Secure and Fair Elections Challenge Ballot Board Decision in Ohio Supreme Court and Refile Petitions with Ohio AG
COLUMBUS – Ohioans for Secure and Fair Elections filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of Ohio today appealing Monday’s decision from the Ohio Ballot Board to split the pro-democracy amendment into four separate issues.