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06.18.08
ACLU Calls on Governor to Veto Bill That Would Allow Involuntary Seizure of Blood Without Warrant
COLUMBUS- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on Governor Ted Strickland to veto Senate Bill 17, which would require any person who has been convicted twice or more of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol to submit to a test of their bodily fluids. Currently, Ohio law adheres to the Read more…
Police Practices, Privacy
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06.11.08
ACLU Wins Lethal Injection Challenge
Ohio Judge Rules Lethal Injection Procedure Violates Constitution
ELYRIA, OH- Yesterday, The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio was victorious in its claim that the government’s lethal injection procedures violated state law that requires executions be quick and painless. The case was presided over by Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge. The ACLU of Ohio represented Ruben Rivera and Ronald McCloud who Read more…
Death Penalty
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05.29.08
ACLU Asks That Judge Be Held in Contempt of Court
Richland County Judge Continues to Post Ten Commandments in Courtroom Despite Ruling
MANSFIELD, OH- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a motion in the U.S. District Court of Northern Ohio with Judge Kathleen O’Malley requesting Judge James DeWeese provide evidence why he should not be held in contempt of court. In June 2002, Judge O’Malley agreed with the ACLU of Ohio that Judge DeWeese Read more…
Religious Liberty
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05.28.08
School Must Respect Religious Beliefs of Others
Visiting Proselytizers During School Hours Unfairly Promotes Sectarian Views
FINDLAY, OH- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to Findlay City Schools Superintendent Dean Witter requesting him to immediately stop school employees from escorting students to visit missionaries during school hours. According to reports, individuals were outside the school distributing Gideon bibles, and all fifth grade students at Findlay City Schools Read more…
Religious Liberty
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05.22.08
House Passage of English-Only Bill Disappoints ACLU
Legislation is Divisive, Harms Businesses, and Poses Safety Issues
COLUMBUS- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio expressed disappointment with the Ohio House today after it passed House Bill 477 by a vote of 54-42. The bill restricts state and local government from communicating in languages other than English, except in special circumstances. ACLU of Ohio Staff Attorney Carrie Davis said, “English-only policies are Read more…
Immigrant Rights