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Senate Bill 55 is such a noticeable improvement over current law, the ACLU of Ohio is compelled to support this bill and urge its passage. But, we do urge this committee and the various stakeholders involved to further improve this legislation.

House Bill 296 is a straightforward approach to easing the often insurmountable burdens faced by neighbors returning to our communities from Ohio’s prisons and transitional control.

Redistricting is back on the agenda for Ohio. This month, the Ohio General Assembly will return to redraw our state's federal congressional districts.

Let's work together to restore what we've lost and revive our democracy ahead of the 2026 Midterms.

ACLU of Ohio urges this committee’s rejection of Senate Bill 172.

Laws and legislation, like HB 20, inherently cast too wide of a net, impacting First Amendment rights.

We're so excited to share that our short documentary, The Battle for Ohio, was nominated for a Central Great Lakes Emmy Nomination in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Societal Concerns category!

The ACLU of Ohio Campus Action Teams demand that Ohio’s colleges and universities live up to their values and commit to protecting the rights of their students by rejecting any MOUs or 287(g) agreements with ICE.

The people of Ohio endorsed a policy to legalize and repair resoundingly. As it stands today, Sub. SB 56 remains at odds with this endorsement.