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08.13.12
ACLU of Ohio Calls on Secretary Husted to Issue Statewide Rules on Extended Early Voting Hours
Hours Should Be Expanded for All Ohioans
CLEVELAND – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today asking for uniform statewide rules on early voting hours. The letter also requests that these rules expand evening and weekend voting opportunities for all Ohioans instead of restricting them. “Expanded early and absentee voting opportunities Read more…
Voting Rights
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06.25.12
Supreme Court Rejects Much of Arizona’s Controversial Immigration Law
ACLU will Continue the Fight Against Racial Profiling
CLEVELAND- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down three key provisions of SB 1070, a controversial Arizona immigration law. The court did not throw out the law’s hotly debated “show me your papers” provision, but their decision expressly opens the door for more legal challenges, including those brought forth by the ACLU. “This decision clearly Read more…
Immigrant Rights
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06.07.12
Lawsuit on Abortion Medication Heads to Appellate Court for Oral Arguments
Planned Parenthood and ACLU Lawsuit Says Ohio Law Should Not Trump Doctor's Care
CINCINNATI- Today, The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio will appear before the U.S Court of Appeals for the Sixth District, arguing that a 2004 Ohio law restricting the use of mifepristone is unconstitutional. Mifepristone, also known as RU-486, is a medication that can terminate a pregnancy without subjecting the patient to surgery. The U.S. Read more…
Reproductive Freedom
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05.15.12
Bill Requiring Drug Testing for Public Assistance is Scientifically and Financially Unsound
ACLU Calls on General Assembly to Abandon Legislation, Asks Governor Kasich to Veto if it Passes
COLUMBUS – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on the Ohio General Assembly to abandon proposed legislation that would require drug testing for Ohioans as a condition for receiving public assistance. The provision was added to HB 487 on the morning of May 15, 2012, and is expected to pass the Senate Read more…
Drug Policy
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05.15.12
Elections Complaint Law Would Chill Political Speech
ACLU Urges Legislators to Reject Law Creating Harsh Penalties for ‘False’ Political Speech
COLUMBUS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio will testify today before the Ohio House State Government and Elections Committee opposing House Bill 315. The legislation will dramatically increase the penalties levied by the Ohio Elections Commission (OEC) for “false speech” complaints. Under current Ohio law, individuals can file complaints with the OEC if Read more…
Free Speech