First Amendment
First Amendment
When the framers of our Constitution insisted on Freedom of Speech rights, one of their aims was so that all Americans - no matter their social class or position in our society - could vigorously examine and criticize our government. These rights have throughout our history nurtured our democracy and made us a beacon to the whole world.
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ACLU of Ohio Files Amicus Brief, Raising First Amendment Concerns Regarding Age Verification Laws
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a brief as amicus curiae in the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of NetChoice in NetChoice v. Yost, a case addressing the First Amendment concerns of minors as a result of an Ohio law requiring age verification for social media accounts.
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First Amendment
Community and Conversation Through Banned Books Bingo
Banned Book Bingo has turned into one of our most popular events.
ACLU of Ohio Files Lawsuit Challenging the Ohio State University’s Violation of Student’s Free Speech and Due Process Rights
Today, the ACLU of Ohio filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Ohio State University’s expulsion of a student for engaging in protected political speech, violating his First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Issue Areas:
First Amendment
ACLU of Ohio Sends Letter to Dublin City Schools Regarding its Unlawful Constraint of Student Speech and Expression
Issue Areas:
First Amendment
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
Sep 23, 2023
Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District Board of Education, et al. (amicus)
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