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09.13.06
ACLU Victorious in Ohio Patriot Act Challenge
Attorneys Not Required to Sign Terrorism Oaths
COLUMBUS, OH—Today, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that attorneys seeking to represent indigent clients in Ohio are no longer required to sign documents swearing that they are not terrorists and have no involvement with terrorist groups. The court ruled that requiring the pledges from court-appointed attorneys fell outside of the act’s definition of those who Read more…
National Security
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08.29.06
Voting Rights Group Challenge Voter Intimidation Provision
Suit Challenges Unfair Burden on Naturalized Citizens When Casting Vote
CLEVELAND—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio along with the Brennan Center, Lawyers’ Committee and the ACLU Voting Rights Project filed suit in Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio challenging a section of Ohio House Bill 3. The provision would allow poll workers to inquire if a voter is a naturalized citizen Read more…
Voting Rights
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08.25.06
ACLU Challenges Funeral Protest Ban
Overbroad Law Unnecessarily Restricts Free Speech
CLEVELAND—Thursday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed suit in Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio challenging Ohio House Bill 484, which would restrict any forms of protest or picketing one hour before, during and after a funeral. The law would also create a “bubble” the width of two football fields around Read more…
Free Speech
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08.24.06
Parties Announce Win-Win on OTR Sheriff Patrols
The ACLU of Ohio and Sheriff Simon Leis have resolved their dispute regarding the Sheriff patrols in Over the Rhine. Under today’s agreement: • Monitor Saul Green will review the Sheriff’s use of force policies and training and the parties will have an opportunity to address any ways in which the Sheriff policies are substantially Read more…
Police Practices
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08.23.06
ACLU Calls on School Officials to End Religious Ceremony
Public Middle School Allowing Pastors to Bless Building Favors One Religion Over Another
COLUMBUS, OH—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to Woodward Park Middle School officials requesting that they cease plans to allow three local ministers on to school grounds on Sunday, August 27 to perform a religious ceremony and bless the building. In its letter to the administration, the ACLU of Ohio Read more…
Religious Liberty