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03.28.16
ACLU and Child Advocates Win New Rule Ending Automatic Shackling of Children in Ohio Courts
COLUMBUS—Today the Supreme Court of Ohio announced adoption of Local Child Restraint Rule 5.01, a Rule of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio which prohibits the automatic and indiscriminate shackling of children appearing in juvenile court. The ACLU of Ohio cites this as a major victory in their long-standing campaign to improve Ohio’s juvenile justice Read more…
Juvenile Justice
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03.22.16
ACLU and OJPC Release Recommendations to Legislative Committee Reviewing Ohio’s Criminal Code
COLUMBUS—The ACLU of Ohio and the Ohio Justice and Policy Center released a new report today detailing recommendations for criminal justice reform in Ohio. These recommendations will be delivered to the Ohio General Assembly Criminal Justice Recodification Committee, which is currently tasked with reviewing and revising Ohio’s criminal laws. “The time for modest, incremental steps Read more…
Criminal Justice
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03.21.16
Civil Rights and Justice Advocates to Hold Press Conference on Purchase of Riot Gear for RNC
CLEVELAND— On Monday, March 21, civil rights and justice advocates will hold a press conference on the steps of Cleveland City Hall to address what they assert are significant potential problems regarding plans for the procurement of equipment and deployment of personnel from the Cleveland Division of Police at the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) Read more…
National Security, Police Practices
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03.09.16
Deaf Voter Participation Day Makes Voting Easier in Montgomery County
DAYTON—The League of Women Voters of Greater Dayton, Community Services for the Deaf, and the Deaf Community Resource Center, the ACLU of Ohio, and the Montgomery County Board of Elections are hosting Deaf Voter Participation Day on March 9th, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. American Sign Language interpreters will be available for individuals who Read more…
Disability Rights, Voting Rights
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03.07.16
17 Year Old Voters Must be Allowed to Vote in Primary Election, Says ACLU
COLUMBUS—Today the ACLU of Ohio sent a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted requesting that he issue a directive that clearly affirms the ability of 17 year olds to vote in the presidential primary if they will be 18 by the time of the general election. Conflicting information has created inconsistent policies among Read more…
Voting Rights