Our New Toolkit to Dismantle Dystopian Technology

The ACLU of Ohio wants the rest of the state to join us in saying NO to ALPRs and other invasive surveillance technology. | By Raegan Elliot

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Tell Your Buddies – Changes to Ohio’s Cannabis Laws in Effect

We’ve rolled into April once again and our team is hard at work making sure you know the state of Ohio’s adult-use cannabis laws. To be blunt, they haven’t improved

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Substitute House Bill 20 – Opponent Testimony

Laws and legislation, like HB 20, inherently cast too wide of a net, impacting First Amendment rights, even when that is not the intention.

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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.

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Reviving Ohio’s Democracy, Together

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

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Amended House Bill 20 – Opponent Testimony

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

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Police Surveillance and Civil Liberties

Police surveillance is particularly concerning not only because it infringes on privacy, but also because it comes with enforcement power.

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Police Identities Hidden Under Victims’ Rights Law: Marsy’s Law and access to police records

A transparent government can be an accountable government.

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Lameduck 2024: Overview + Resources

Every even-year election, as lawmakers prepare for the next General Assembly, we enter the “Lameduck period,” taking place between Election Day and the start of the new session.

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