Press Releases

Advocacy Organizations Deliver Letter to Ohio Secretary of State Alerting Him of SB 293’s Compliance Issues with National Voter Registration Act

SB 293 is harmful, anti-democratic legislation that enacts a grab-bag of unfunded mandates and burdens that will impede the ability of legitimate voters to vote, and also encumber the work of Boards of Elections officials.

Federal Judge Orders Ohio State University to Remedy Violation of Student’s Constitutional Rights

A federal judge in the Southern District of Ohio ruled in favor of our client, Guy Christensen, in our lawsuit challenging Ohio State University’s decision to expel him for engaging in protected political speech.
Issue Areas: Students Rights

ACLU of Ohio Statement on Signing of Senate Bill 56 by Governor DeWine

The ACLU of Ohio opposed SB 56 because it is contrary to the will of voters, eliminating important protections for cannabis consumers and criminalizing cannabis conduct.

ACLU of Ohio Condemns Signing of Anti-Democratic Bill, SB 293, by Governor DeWine

The ACLU of Ohio condemns SB 293 and the Governor’s decision to sign it. We will remain steadfast in our advocacy for all eligible Ohio voters.
Issue Areas: Voting

Ohio Voter Rights Coalition Rebukes Signing of Senate Bill 293

Senate Bill 293 is harmful anti-voter legislation that will eliminate the post-election window to accept legally cast ballots mailed before election day.
Issue Areas: Voting

ACLU of Ohio and Reproductive Rights Law Initiative Sue Ohio Department of Health for Refusal to Provide Documents Pertaining to Toledo Abortion Clinic

The Ohio Department of Health has failed to fulfill its clear legal duty by refusing to promptly provide requested public records that fall cleanly under Ohio public records laws and failing to enable broad public access.

Ohio Voter Rights Coalition Condemns Passage of Senate Bill 293; Urges Governor to Veto

Senate Bill 293 is anti-voter legislation that would, at its core, needlessly eliminate the post-election window for accepted mailed ballots.

ACLU of Ohio and National ACLU File Amicus Brief, Raising Fourth Amendment Violation Concerns Regarding Police Drug Sniffing Canines

Drug sniffing canines are instruments of law enforcement used to carry out an officer’s duties. Therefore, their actions are an extension of their handling officer.