Press Releases

Voting Rights Advocates Warn That Ohio Secretary LaRose’s Mass Removal of Voters May Violate Federal Law

The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Ohio, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, League of Women Voters of Ohio, and Common Cause Ohio today sent a letter to Secretary Frank LaRose regarding improper removals of voters from the rolls.
Issue Areas: Voting

Voting and Civil Rights Advocates File Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Ohio’s New Ballot Drop Box Requirements

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Ohio filed an amicus brief today to the Ohio Supreme Court on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Ohio and the Ohio chapter of the NAACP challenging Secretary Frank LaRose's new directive curtailing the use of drop boxes
Issue Areas: Voting

ACLU of Ohio Declares Success: After "See You in Court” Message, Portage County Sheriff Removes Unconstitutional Posts

Over the weekend, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski deleted his unconstitutional Facebook posts about tracking and recording addresses of people with yard signs supporting Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris.
Issue Areas: Voting

ACLU of Ohio files Amicus on behalf of National Association of Social Workers, Including its Ohio Chapter, in Lawsuit Regarding Same-Sex Couples and Parental Rights

Today the ACLU of Ohio filed a brief on behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, including its Ohio Chapter (NASW), as amicus curiae to the Ohio Supreme Court in the case In re LES.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

Ohio Ruling Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Unconstitutional Medication Abortion Restrictions

On August 29th, the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas granted a preliminary injunction in a case filed on behalf of abortion clinics and health care providers.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Ohio Judge Blocks Laws Mandating 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortions for Violating Reproductive Freedom Amendment

Today, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas granted our request to temporarily block several Ohio laws that together forced abortion patients to wait a minimum of 24 hours after receiving unnecessary state-mandated information in person before accessing their desired abortion care.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Ohio Families Urge Appeals Court to Issue Order Blocking HB 68 from Taking Effect As Case Continues in 10th District

Late Thursday, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio, and the global law firm Goodwin filed a motion in the 10th District Court of Appeals, asking for an injunction to halt the enforcement of  House Bill 68 pending appeal.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

Ohio Judge Rules Against Families and Doctors, Allowing Ban on Gender-Affirming Care to Take Immediate Effect

Today, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas rejected our challenge to House Bill 68, Ohio’s law banning gender-affirming medical care for trans youth, and prohibiting trans women and girls from participating in sports.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights