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09.27.04
ACLU of Ohio Victorious in 17th District Election Case
ACLU Filed Lawsuit When Gov. Taft Refused to Call Mandatory Election
CINCINNATI – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation was handed a victory in ACLU of Ohio v. Taft, a voting-rights case stemming from Governor Taft’s refusal to hold a special election after Rep. James Traficant was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives. The victory comes as a result of today’s decision Read more…
Voting Rights
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09.16.04
ACLU of Ohio Files Lawsuit Seeking Jury Records in Cuyahoga County
Action Taken on Behalf of Kent State's Professor Ohio Capital Jury Project
CLEVELAND- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation filed a Writ of Mandamus in the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Appellate District in Cuyahoga County seeking various jury records. The ACLU of Ohio Foundation is representing Dr. Thomas Brewer, a professor in the Department of Justice Studies at Kent State University. Defendants Read more…
Open Government
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09.08.04
ACLU of Ohio Tells Kent and Fairlawn Their Political Sign Ordinances Unnecessarily Restrict Free Speech
CLEVELAND— Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation sent demand letters to both the City of Fairlawn and the City of Kent regarding those cities’ political yard sign ordinances. Both cities are located in the Akron area. Both cities’ ordinances restrict the dates in which residents are legally permitted to place signs in Read more…
Free Speech
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08.16.04
ACLU of Ohio Demands Cancellation of Franklin County Sponsored “Faith Based” Concert
Gospel Concert in Church Sanctuary Scheduled for 8/21/04
CLEVELAND – Today, the ACLU of Ohio Foundation sent a letter to Franklin County Children Services demanding cancellation of a “faith-based” gospel concert scheduled for August 21, 2004. The concert is set to take place in the main congregation area of First Church of God in Columbus and will feature several gospel musical acts. According Read more…
Religious Liberty
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08.11.04
115th Death Row Exoneration Emphasizes the Need for a Moratorium on Executions
Death Penalty