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05.23.15
ACLU Issues Statement Following Brelo Verdict
Calls for Systemic Reforms of Cleveland Police Department
CLEVELAND—The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio has issued a statement following the not guilty verdict in the Michael Brelo trial in the 2012 shooting deaths of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams. “Let’s remember that two unarmed people, convicted of nothing, died at the hands of the police,” said Christine Link, executive director of the Read more…
Criminal Justice, Police Practices
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05.22.15
Boy Scouts Ease Up On Anti-Gay Policy; Advocates Call For Local Scout’s Reinstatement
BSA President Ensures That Local Chapters Will Not Face Consequences For Ignoring the Discriminatory National Policy
COLUMBUS—Today, Dr. Robert Gates, President of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), called on the organization to end its ban on gay adults. Gates assured that BSA would not revoke charters of local Boy Scouts chapters that disregarded the BSA’s current ban on gay adults. This move comes shortly after Brian Peffly, a central Ohio Read more…
LGBT Rights
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05.11.15
Scouts for Equality, Equality Ohio, Human Rights Campaign and ACLU of Ohio Launch #StandWithBrian Campaign to Support Ousted Assistant Scoutmaster Brian Peffly
Brian Peffly—an openly gay Eagle Scout and the Assistant Scoutmaster of Columbus Boy Scout Troop 192—had his membership revoked by Boy Scouts of America. Scouts for Equality, Equality Ohio, the Human Rights Campaign, and ACLU of Ohio are all calling on the Simon Kenton Council to immediately reinstate Peffly
Washington, D.C.—Today, Scouts for Equality, Equality Ohio, the Human Rights Campaign and the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio joined together to call on the Boy Scouts of America to reinstate openly-gay Scoutmaster Brian Peffly. Peffly, an openly gay Eagle Scout and former Assistant Scoutmaster of Columbus Boy Scout Troop 192, recently had his membership Read more…
LGBT Rights
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05.05.15
Ohio House Bill Would Mislead People with Disabilities and Guardians on their Rights, Says ACLU
Voting Rights, Religious Freedom and Access to Reproductive Healthcare Missing in Ward’s Bill of Rights
(COLUMBUS) —The full Ohio House may vote soon on House Bill 50, new legislation that enumerates a ward’s bill of rights. The American Civil Liberties Union urged lawmakers to reject the bill and consider additional amendments as the current version omits and misleads wards and their guardians about their rights. The ward’s bill of rights Read more…
Disability Rights
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04.29.15
ACLU of Ohio, The Diversity Center, Milestones Autism Resources Appalled by Violence Against Child with Autism in Cleveland
Organizations Call for Full Investigation
CLEVELAND—The ACLU of Ohio, The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, and Milestones Autism Resources are appalled by the treatment of a child with autism spectrum disorder in Cleveland. Acts of violence of this nature are completely unacceptable. This horrific act highlights the need for autism awareness and acceptance. We hope this terrible event is an Read more…
Disability Rights, Student Rights, Youth Rights