About-Face: The Troubled Launch of Ohio’s New Facial Recognition System

In June 2013, The Ohio Attorney General’s office flipped the switch on a new facial recognition program that allows the government to compare anonymous snapshots to the state’s existing database of license photos and mug shots in order to look for a match.

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Democracy Dies in the Dark: What’s at stake with JobsOhio

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By the people, for the people… but not recorded by the people?

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Constitution Day - 09.17.09

A message from ACLU of Ohio Executive Director Christine Link
Honor Constitution by Ending Unnecessary Government Secrecy
On September 17, people around the country will celebrate Constitution Day, which marks the date the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1787. It is because of this foundation that all eligible Americans are able to vote, have access to fair and speedy trials, and speak out on topics ranging from health care to education and everything in between.

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