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The Oberlin Campus Action Team condemns anticipatory compliance with law enforcement and urges colleges to reject any and all MOUs or 287(g) agreements with immigration enforcement.  

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.

Local Lawmakers Take a Stand for LGBTQ+ Ohioans

The ACLU of Ohio believes HB 251 can eventually provide the framework for a more comprehensive bill to adequately regulate the use of drones in and around Ohio.

The ACLU of Ohio submits HB 486 is, at a minimum, unneeded. Politicians leaning on schools and universities to teach their version of Christianity and religion is an idea rejected centuries ago, and for good reasons. For these reasons and more, the ACLU of Ohio encourages this committee’s rejection of House Bill 486.

This Banned Books Week, our staff is providing their suggestions for banned books to explore and reflections on censorship in today’s political climate. 

Banned Book Bingo has turned into one of our most popular events.

SB 143 is an uncomplicated bill that recognizes two truths here in Ohio. One, lots of Ohioans have a criminal record. Two, those people often have a much more difficult time finding a job or even being considered for employment.

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.