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04.12.17
ACLU Of Ohio Files Lawsuit Calling for Documents of Implementation of Trump Muslim Ban
Cleveland — The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit today requesting government documents about the on-the-ground implementation of President Trump’s Muslim bans. Today’s action is part of a total of 13 FOIA lawsuits filed by ACLU affiliates across the country. The ACLU of Ohio lawsuit is seeking records Read more…
Immigrant Rights, National Security, Religious Liberty
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02.07.17
Proposed Bill to Ban Sanctuary Cities is Unconstitutional, Says ACLU of Ohio
CLEVELAND—Yesterday, February 6, Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel and state Representative Candice Keller (R-Middletown) announced their support for a bill that would outlaw cities from declaring themselves as “sanctuary cities,” and would prohibit cities from limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. This bill has not yet been introduced to the Ohio General Read more…
Immigrant Rights, National Security, Religious Liberty
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02.02.17
ACLU of Ohio Files FOIA on Execution of Trump’s Immigration Ban
FOIA Filed As Part of Coordinated Campaign With 50 ACLU Affiliates
CLEVELAND—The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request today with its local U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office to expose how Trump administration officials are interpreting and executing the president’s unconstitutional immigration ban, acting in violation of federal courts that ordered a stay on the ban’s implementation. Read more…
Immigrant Rights, National Security, Religious Liberty
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03.21.16
Civil Rights and Justice Advocates to Hold Press Conference on Purchase of Riot Gear for RNC
CLEVELAND— On Monday, March 21, civil rights and justice advocates will hold a press conference on the steps of Cleveland City Hall to address what they assert are significant potential problems regarding plans for the procurement of equipment and deployment of personnel from the Cleveland Division of Police at the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) Read more…
National Security, Police Practices
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11.17.15
Ohio Politicians Should Reaffirm Values and Accept Refugees
COLUMBUS—ACLU of Ohio executive director Christine Link issued the following statement in response to attempts by Ohio politicians to block the settlement of Syrian refugees: “Together we extend our deepest sympathy to those who are living in the wake of violence this past week. As we express our condolences, we also recognize this as a Read more…
National Security