Senate Bill 1 - Opponent Testimony

To support SB 1, as is, is an invitation to chaos, confusion, and First Amendment violations on all our campuses. Instead, the ACLU of Ohio urges this committee's rejection of Senate Bill 1.

By Gary Daniels

ohio statehouse graphic with red podium and microphone

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

A transparent government can be an accountable government.

By Patrick Higgins

Blue and white Photograph of a police officer's chest, with the name tag, body cam, badge, and radio in black

Sub. House Bill 206 – Opponent Testimony

The ACLU of Ohio submits HB 206 grants far too much authority to a single individual, and we are concerned these powers will be abused and unevenly applied. We encourage lawmakers to reject Substitute House Bill 206.

By Gary Daniels

ohio statehouse graphic with red podium and microphone

Senate Bill 37 - Proponent Testimony

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.

By Patrick Higgins

ohio statehouse graphic with red podium and microphone

Am. Sub. House Bill 8 – Opponent Testimony

The ACLU of Ohio remains gravely concerned about the dangers to student health and safety posed by the provisions of this bill and we urge the Committee’s rejection of HB 8.

By Sean McCann

ohio statehouse graphic with red podium and microphone

Senate Bill 297 - Opponent Testimony

The ACLU of Ohio rejects any attempt to limit and outlaw constitutionally protected free speech, even speech we, you, and others may find abhorrent.

By Gary Daniels

ohio statehouse graphic with red podium and microphone

Greater CLE Youth Justice Collective: Response to Negative Media Coverage

The Greater CLE Youth Justice Collective is concerned about a negative trend in the way various community stakeholders discuss court-involved youth in greater Cleveland.

By Celina Coming

Hands reaching with Cleveland skyline

Ohio Legalized But Hasn't Repaired: a Joint Effort is Necessary

Just over one year ago, many of us celebrated the passage of Issue 2, a citizen-initiated statute that legalized adult-use cannabis in Ohio.

By Patrick Higgins

marijuana with purple background

Substitute House Bill 289 - Opponent Testimony

The ACLU of Ohio does encourage the members of this committee to be cognizant of the unrealistic demands HB 289 places on your homeless constituents and the various ways it encourages, rather than minimizes, failure of various types.

By Gary Daniels

ohio statehouse graphic with red podium and microphone