News & Commentary

ACLU of Ohio Responds to Governor DeWine’s Clemency Considerations

HB 425 raises First Amendment and practical problems. By Gary Daniels, Legislative Director.

By Gary Daniels, Legislative Director

Our elected leaders, at all levels of government, have forgotten (or at least ignored) democracy’s most basic truth, which is their just powers are supposed to be derived from the consent of the governed. | By Collin Marozzi, Advocacy Director

This memo is intended to convey the ACLU of Ohio’s recommendations for municipal legislation restricting the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). | By Sean McCann, Policy Strategist

Honor Latine Heritage Month by reading these books | By Nicole Curet, Senior Engagement Strategist

No sufficient regulations, restrictions, or safeguards exist that can fully address the concerns posed by mass surveillance technology like this. | By Sean McCann, Policy Strategist

This year’s election will include a statewide ballot initiative, Issue 3, which would import our existing strict photo ID laws in the Ohio Constitution. | By Sheila Smith, Senior Public Relations Strategist

Class is back in session for Ohio students, but across the state we’re seeing academic freedom missing from the syllabi. | By Sheila Smith, Senior Public Relations Strategist