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12.07.15
ACLU of Ohio Supports New Rule to End Automatic Shackling of Children in Juvenile Court
COLUMBUS—The Supreme Court of Ohio has opened the public comment period for Local Juvenile Restraint Rule 5.01, a Rule of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio which would prohibit the automatic and indiscriminate shackling of children appearing in juvenile court. The ACLU of Ohio has submitted a comment in support of Rule 5.01, and calls Read more…
Juvenile Justice
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11.17.15
Ohio Politicians Should Reaffirm Values and Accept Refugees
COLUMBUS—ACLU of Ohio executive director Christine Link issued the following statement in response to attempts by Ohio politicians to block the settlement of Syrian refugees: “Together we extend our deepest sympathy to those who are living in the wake of violence this past week. As we express our condolences, we also recognize this as a Read more…
National Security
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11.16.15
Scapegoating Unemployed People Won’t Help Ohio’s Economy or Those Struggling with Addiction
New Bill Seeks Drug Testing for Access to Unemployment Benefits
COLUMBUS—A bill introduced in the Ohio House would require drug testing for certain people applying for unemployment compensation. The ACLU of Ohio opposes House Bill 394, calling it unnecessary and harmful to people facing vulnerable circumstances. “There is absolutely nothing to gain from creating additional barriers for people who need unemployment compensation,” said Gary Daniels, Read more…
Drug Policy
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11.09.15
Ohio’s Pay-to-Stay Jail Fees Leave People with Heavy Debts After Time Served
COLUMBUS—A new report by the ACLU of Ohio exposes how pay-to-stay jail fees trap low-income people in cycles of debt and incarceration. The report includes the first-ever analysis of all pay-to-stay jail fees in full-service jails across the state, and profiles the individuals whose lives have been ruined by large debts from their incarceration. “Pay-to-stay Read more…
Prisoners' Rights
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11.03.15
Technical Issues at Polling Locations Risk Disenfranchising Voters
Counties Need to Make Proper Accommodations for Voters Experiencing Problems at Their Polling Place
COLUMBUS— The ACLU of Ohio is calling on the Hamilton County Board of Elections to immediately address issues at polling places reported to be experiencing problems with electronic poll books, as well as not having provisional ballots available. “No voter should ever be disenfranchised because of a technical error,” said senior policy director Mike Brickner. Read more…
Voting Rights