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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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08.27.09
Release of Personal Information Violates Privacy
City Must Be Vigilant Against Releasing Social Security Numbers and Driver's Licenses While Promptly Filing Records Requests
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to John Montello, law director for the city of Maple Heights, urging the city to be more diligent in protecting the privacy of its residents. Recently, a person made a public records request for information about a property they owned in Read more…
Privacy
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08.21.09
New Toledo Public Schools Policy Protects Student Privacy, Parents’ Rights
Board Also Acts to Send Military Entrance Test to Recruitment Stations Instead of Schools
Learning, Not Recruiting and the ACLU of Ohio applauded recent actions by the Toledo City School Board of Education to protect the privacy of students from military recruiters. Because of the unanimous vote by the TPS Board, these significant changes will now be implemented in policy: As required in law, every year, TPS will now Read more…
Privacy, Student Rights
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08.20.09
ACLU Calls for Thoughtful Treatment of Teens Using Cell Phones and Internet
Harsh Penalties and Criminal Prosecutions Counterproductive
COLUMBUS – The ACLU of Ohio recently sent letters to Ohio superintendents advising them on the current state of student rights, specifically in regard to using technology like cell phones and Internet. In the letter, the ACLU urged superintendents to use appropriate tools to curb teenagers’ unwise use of technology rather than harsh punishment. The Read more…
Free Speech, Juvenile Justice
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08.18.09
ACLU Urges Newton Falls Officials to Provide Public Records
Refusals and Threats of Lawsuits Jeopardize Transparency
NEWTON FALLS, OH- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter today to Richard Schwartz, law director for the city of Newton Falls, urging him to ensure officials comply with Ohio’s public records law. The ACLU sent the letter after it received complaints regarding officials denying public records requests without sufficient cause and Read more…
Open Government