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10.28.09
ACLU Blasts University for Policy Requiring Job Applicants to Submit DNA
New University of Akron Policy Violates Privacy and Wastes Resources
AKRON- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio criticized a new University of Akron policy that requires job applicants to submit to a DNA test at the discretion of the school. The policy states the DNA will be used for criminal background checks. However, the requirement directly contradicts federal law that goes into effect Read more…
Privacy
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10.19.09
ACLU of Ohio Declares Victory in School Prayer Case
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio today announced that it has successfully resolved a five-month-old federal lawsuit against the London City School District. The suit, filed in June 1999, alleged that members of the London High School Coaching staff had engaged in an eight-year campaign of religious indoctrination with student athletes. The settlement, which Read more…
Religious Liberty
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10.09.09
Court Sides With ACLU in Religious Freedom Case
Federal Court Orders Judge to Remove Display that Unfairly Promotes One Religion Over Others
MANSFIELD, OH- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio prevailed today in its lawsuit against Richland County Judge James DeWeese, who displayed religious documents his courtroom. Judge Patricia A. Gaughan of the Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio ordered Judge DeWeese to remove the display as it unconstitutionally endorsed particular religious views over Read more…
Religious Liberty
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10.07.09
ACLU Renews Call for Moratorium on Executions
Decries State's Desparate Consideration Untested, Bizzare Procedures and Continued Secrecy
CLEVELAND- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio renewed its call on Governor Strickland to put an immediate halt on all executions in light of fundamental flaws in the execution process. On October 5, Strickland granted a short 5 month reprieve to two inmates who were to be executed in October and November. Recently, state Read more…
Death Penalty
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10.05.09
ACLU Calls on Officials to Protect Political Speech
Complaints About Illegal Political Sign Restrictions Increase as State Enters Election Season
CLEVELAND- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio today cautioned officials around the state to halt attempts to illegally regulate political signs posted on residents’ private property. The ACLU sent warning letters to officials in Thorn Township, east of Columbus, and Saint Bernard, a suburb of Cincinnati, following complaints regarding unfair restrictions on political speech. Read more…
Free Speech