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03.19.20
Ohio Voting Rights Groups Demand Voter Registration Deadline Be Extended
COLUMBUS – Today, League of Women Voters of Ohio, A. Philip Randolph Institute Ohio, ACLU of Ohio, Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights, and Demos sent a letter to Ohio Secretary State Frank LaRose demanding that changes to the Primary Election calendar comply with the National Voter Registration Act and the Ohio Constitution. Secretary LaRose’s March Read more…
Voting Rights
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03.18.20
ACLU of Ohio Unveils Two New Efforts Regarding COVID-19 and the Incarcerated Population
COLUMBUS – Today the ACLU of Ohio expands upon its advocacy efforts with two separate initiatives to offer guidance and support to limit COVID-19’s effects on people impacted by Ohio’s criminal justice system and numerous, pre-existing mass incarceration problems. One effort involves the ACLU of Ohio addressing ICE’s Detroit Enforcement and Removal Operations Field Offices Read more…
Criminal Justice, Drug Policy
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03.17.20
ACLU of Ohio Introduces COVID-19 “Hotline” For Ohio’s Incarcerated Population
OHIO —Today, the ACLU of Ohio announces a new effort regarding COVID-19 and those incarcerated in Ohio’s prisons, jails, and youth detention centers. “This new effort is a ‘hotline’ email – [email protected] – and our intention is for the families and loved ones of those locked up to report problems, concerns, and other helpful information Read more…
Criminal Justice, Drug Policy
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03.17.20
Statement on Ohio’s Primary Election
COLUMBUS – Last night, Ohio’s Primary Election was postponed to protect the health and safety of Ohioans. This is an unprecedented decision for an unprecedented time. Here’s what we know: Ohio’s voting locations are not open today for in-person voting at the direction of the Ohio Secretary of State and State Health Director. However, the Read more…
Voting Rights
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03.16.20
ACLU of Ohio Statement on Delayed Election
COLUMBUS–Tonight the Director of Ohio Department of Health ordered a delay of Ohio’s Primary Election to June 2, 2020, given the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. The ACLU of Ohio offered the following statement: “The rescheduling of elections must not become a new normal. But the chaos and uncertainty surrounding this election should serve as a wakeup Read more…
Voting Rights