Events

Join us in Mason Ohio. This training is for people ready to turn outrage into action. Space is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot.

Please join Ohioans to Stop Executions and the ACLU of Ohio for an in-person panel discussion on the role of racial bias in capital punishment. In 2020, the Columbia Human Rights Law Review published a study of 599 aggravated murder charges in Hamilton County. The researchers found that a case involving at least one white victim was 4.54 times more likely to be charged capitally. The Hamilton County Study also found that a black defendant who killed at least one white victim was 3.79 times more likely to face the death penalty than other similarly situated defendants and 5.33 times more likely than all other cases. This panel will discuss some of the reasons why this is the case. Confirmed to be on the panel is Tim Young, Public Defender at the Montgomery County Public Defender Office, and Elwood Jones, an exoneree who spent nearly 30 years on death row. Seating is limited to only about 30 in person participants - we will attempt to live stream the event as well. Visitor parking is available at the office. We look forward to your attendance and participation in this important conversation.

Now is the moment to stand up for our democracy, so join us for this training and be part of the movement for change.

Join the ACLU of Ohio for “Every Vote Counts!”, a fun evening where we test your knowledge about voting rights! At the ACLU of Ohio, we envision an Ohio where every eligible person can fully participate in a vibrant democracy—where every vote counts, every voice matters, and fair representation is the norm. Every Vote Counts! Trivia Night will be at Wolf's Ridge Brewing Company in Columbus on Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm! Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased by October 19, so be sure to secure your spot today! Your $25 ticket includes trivia, light refreshments and an exclusive ACLU swag item. Grab your friends and join us to show your support for voting rights and play some trivia!