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SB 88 broadly bans the ownership of property in and throughout Ohio by governments deemed to be foreign adversaries or supporters of terrorism, among other possible designations and considerations.

The ACLU of Ohio believes there are aspects of Amended House Bill 5 worthy of additional and thorough consideration so you, and all Ohioans, know the complete ramifications of its passage.

The ACLU of Ohio believes House Bill 31 is a positive, bipartisan step in the right direction. 

For Black History Month, the ACLU of Ohio shares a list of ten books that have been banned in the U.S. by Black authors.

The ACLU of Ohio supports Senate Bill 37 because it is a stride in addressing flaws in existing law regarding how our state addresses offenses unrelated to driving that are currently standing between Ohioans and their ability to get to places like work and school.

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.

It is long past time for Ohio to join the majority of states with protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and further protect free speech.

As we enter a second Trump Administration and the path to protecting the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, one thing is crystal clear: We have a plan.

Passing Issue 24 is a step towards systemic equality that all Ohioans deserve.