Press Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Historic Trial, Families and Transgender Youth Ask Ohio Court to Overturn Ban on Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth

On July 15, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas will begin a five-day trial in a challenge brought by two Ohio families and their transgender daughters against Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming medical care charging the law with violating the Ohio state constitution. 

Voting Rights Groups File Motion for Summary Judgment in Federal Lawsuit Challenging HB 458 for Violating Americans with Disabilities Act

Today, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio, and the law firm of Covington & Burling filed a motion for summary judgment in LWV of Ohio v. LaRose, asking a federal court to strike down the restrictions in House Bill 458.