Public Records

Federal laws such as the Freedom of Information Act, and state laws like Ohio’s Public Records and Open Meetings acts, were designed to promote citizen involvement and government accountability. Transparency allows for increased public awareness of government functions and actions, a higher level of efficiency and accountability, and a deeper sense of trust between leadership and the community.

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Public Records

Did you know? Ohio’s public records laws allow you to request emails, policies, budgets, and more from government offices, and in many cases the office is required to hand it over.

It is up to you to hold our government accountable for its actions. Ohio government can truly be one made by the people and for the people when it is open to the public.

Download Keep An Eye On Your Government: The Activists How-To-Guide below.

Don’t let this invaluable tool go unused!

To request free copies of our Keep An Eye On Your Government palm card, please email [email protected].

Download the Ohio Court Of Claims Complaint Form below.

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Government Watchdog 101: How the State Has Restricted and Expanded Access to Public Records

It's Sunshine Week! Learn how have Ohio lawmakers expanded and restricted access to public records over the years.
News & Commentary
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House Bill 314 – Opponent Testimony

HB 314 will dramatically shrink the overall ability of Ohioans to learn and know more about how their government and elected officials perform and act.
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DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

Thanks to a generous supporter, your donations to the ACLU of Ohio will be matched up to $100,000 through January 15th!
News & Commentary
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Ohio Redistricting - Interested Party Testimony

This map will result in some Ohioans’ votes weighing more than others, subjecting the people of Ohio to yet another setback in the pursuit of basic fairness in their representation.
Campaign
Nov 2025

Free Speech, Free Country

We envision an Ohio where every person - including migrants- can speak, learn, and question freely—where the First Amendment is not just protected, but powerfully alive in classrooms, communities, and public life.