Press Releases

ACLU of Ohio Releases Comment on Issue 1 Passage

The ACLU of Ohio has been an outspoken opponent of this misguided effort, and encouraged voters to reject Issue 1.

ACLU of Ohio, Equality Ohio, and TransOhio Celebrate Trans Joy Through Second Iteration of Multimedia "Transgender Spotlight" Series

The ACLU of Ohio, Equality Ohio and TransOhio unveiled the second iteration of the Transgender Spotlight multimedia series, shining a light on the vibrancy and joy of the trans and gender non-conforming community.

Ohio Lower Court to Grant Preliminary Injunction; Six-Week Abortion Ban Will Remain Blocked

The Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas announced that it will grant abortion providers’ and advocates’ request for a preliminary injunction (PI) against Senate Bill 23 (S.B. 23), a law banning abortion at approximately six weeks of pregnancy in Ohio.

ACLU of Ohio Launches Billboard Advertisements in Lima Advocating for Bipartisan Bail Reform Bill, HB 315

Throughout September, the ACLU of Ohio placed three billboard advertisements throughout Lima endorsing House Bill 315, Ohio’s proactive bail reform bill.

Ohio Lower Court Blocks Six-Week Abortion Ban, Restoring Abortion Access Across State

The Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) today against Senate Bill 23 (S.B. 23), a law banning abortion starting at approximately six weeks of pregnancy. Abortions up to 22 weeks LMP are now – again – legal in Ohio, effective immediately.

ACLU of Ohio Opposes Ballot Issue 1, Misguided Initiative to Enshrine Cash Bail in Ohio Constitution

The ACLU of Ohio urges a “no” vote on State Issue 1, an unnecessary, politically motivated attempt to enshrine cash bail into the Ohio Constitution.

ACLU of Ohio Sends Demand Letter to Buckeye Valley Board of Education for Violating Author’s First Amendment Rights Over Removal of Children’s Book, It’s Okay to Be a Unicorn!

The ACLU of Ohio sent a letter to the Buckeye Valley Board of Education on behalf of children’s book author Jason Tharp, who was denied the opportunity to read his book, It’s Okay to be a Unicorn!, to students at Buckeye Valley West Elementary.
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