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10.02.09
ACLU Urges Officials to Respect Public Records Requests
Personal Attacks in Response to Investigations May Suppress Public Interest
PORTSMOUTH, OH- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio today urged local officials to treat public records requests professionally and courteously, so not to discourage other residents from seeking information about the government. News reports out of Portsmouth claimed that a local blogger named Robert Forrey requested information regarding a local project. His request was Read more…
Open Government
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09.30.09
ACLU Criticizes State for Refusing to Review Failed Execution
Investigation Reveals State Has Not Examined Botched Broom Execution
CLEVELAND – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio blasted state officials for neglecting to perform a review of the failed September 15 execution of Romell Broom. Following the botched execution attempt, the ACLU launched an investigation into the incident by asking the state for video recordings of the procedures, subsequent reports reviewing the Read more…
Death Penalty
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09.18.09
ACLU Initiates Investigation into Failed Execution
Organization Requests Details on Events, Personnel, and Preparations for Rescheduled Date
CLEVELAND- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio today launched an investigation into the botched execution of Romell Broom by issuing a request for public records from the state. The request encompasses information regarding the state’s preparation for Mr. Broom’s first execution date, details about the actual events at the failed attempt, and what measures Read more…
Death Penalty
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09.15.09
Passage of Bill in Ohio House a Step Towards Equality
Ohio Senate Must Take Action Now to Ensure Others Do Not Suffer Job or Housing Discrimination
COLUMBUS- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio applauded the passage of bi-partisan legislation today in the Ohio House that would protect residents from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill is sponsored by Ohio Rep. Ross McGregor (R-Springfield) and Rep. Dan Stewart (D-Columbus) ACLU of Ohio Executive Director Christine Link said, Read more…
LGBT Rights
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09.15.09
ACLU Calls on State to Stop Executions Indefinitely
Third Execution Plagued by Problems in as Many Years Illustrates Need for Immediate Moratorium and Review of Procedures
LUCASVILLE, OH- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on state officials to immediately put a halt to executions, following the attempted execution of Romell Broom. The procedure was botched after the execution team failed to locate a viable vein after several hours of searching. Late Tuesday afternoon, Governor Strickland delayed Broom’s execution for Read more…
Death Penalty