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05.08.06
ACLU Demands Respect for Free Speech
Urges Ohio Legislators Not to Ban Funeral Protestors
COLUMBUS, OH – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on Ohio state legislators to stand up for free speech. The Ohio General Assembly is expected to vote this week to prohibit protest activities near funerals. “The First Amendment guarantee of free speech is the hallmark of our constitutional freedoms,” said Carrie Davis, Read more…
Free Speech
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05.02.06
ACLU Demands Openness in Executions
Recent Execution Illustrates Importance of ACLU Case Pending in Federal Court
LUCASVILLE, OH- Today, the State of Ohio executed Joseph L. Clark after a lengthy delay resulting from a collapsed vein. Clark was scheduled to be executed at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Reports show that the execution began without incident, but a series of complications arose. “While it is clear officials were experiencing a great deal Read more…
Death Penalty
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05.02.06
ACLU Demands Every Voter Be Allowed to Cast a Ballot
Early Reports from Across the State Show Many Voters Turned Away, Unable to Vote
CLEVELAND- Following widespread reports of people unable to vote throughout Ohio, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called for immediate attention to those disenfranchised because of non-functioning machines, uninformed poll workers, disorganization in the voting precincts or by being turned away from the polls. “No person should be turned away without voting. If the Read more…
Voting Rights
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04.27.06
ACLU Successfully Defends Student’s Free Speech
Young Girl Who Created Fake MySpace Profile Will Go Back to School
HOLLAND, OH- Today, The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio applauded last night’s decision by the Springfield School Board to reinstate eighth grade student Jessica Schoch. Jessica was not allowed to attend school or participate in extra-curricular activities after school officials discovered a MySpace profile that parodied a school administrator. The ACLU of Ohio represented Read more…
Free Speech
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04.25.06
ACLU Defends Student Against MySpace Expulsion
School Board to Hear Appeal Over Spoof Online Profile
HOLLAND, OH- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio will defend the free speech rights of a student who was expelled* for posting a spoof profile on MySpace.com. On Wednesday, April 26, the Springfield School Board, located in Lucas County outside of Toledo, will hear the expulsion appeal of Jessica Schoch. Jessica was expelled from Read more…
Free Speech