Action Follows Federal Voting Rights Lawsuit Over the Issue; Groups Move to Dismiss Case Today in Light of Developments

The ACLU of Ohio argued that the Columbus Police violated Mr. Pettit’s constitutional rights to record and speak to the police.

The ACLU of Ohio issues a warm endorsement of bipartisan bills introduced earlier today that would enact bail reform through commonsense, fair policies to meaningfully improve Ohio's pretrial justice system.

The ACLU of Ohio and the OJPC filed a lawsuit challenging the Ohio Parole Board and the ODRC policy of allowing victims' representatives and supporters to submit confidential statements to the Parole Board.

COLUMBUS – As a result of litigation brought by the ACLU of Ohio, the City of Columbus agreed to pay a settlement amount of $10,000 to Ellen Abdur-Rahim, a peaceful protester who was pepper sprayed in the face at point blank range by a then-Columbus Police officer during a political demonstration.