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12.06.11
New Social Media Ordinances Deserve Veto from Mayor Jackson, ACLU Says
Legislation Continues to Pose Threat to Free Speech
CLEVELAND – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio urged Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson to once again veto legislation that would restrict people’s First Amendment rights on social media. On December 5, Cleveland City Council passed a trio of ordinances that would effectively criminalize residents who use social media to organize events that result in Read more…
Free Speech
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12.05.11
ACLU to Montgomery County: Do Not Limit Free Speech at Courthouse Square
Rules Regarding Certain Groups are Constitutionally Prohibited
DAYTON – The ACLU of Ohio has delivered a letter to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, laying out numerous problems with the county’s proposed Courthouse Square speech regulations. “These regulations specifically target the Occupy Dayton movement,” said ACLU of Ohio Legal Director James Hardiman. “Residents were able to express their political views for years Read more…
Free Speech
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12.05.11
Franklin County Should Reconsider Pay-to-Stay Jail Policy, Says ACLU
Collection of Fines Leads to More Costs and Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated People to Re-Enter Society
COLUMBUS – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio urged Franklin County Commissioners and Sheriff Zach Scott to scrap a proposal to charge inmates at the county jail with booking fees. Under the proposal, inmates will be charged a $40 booking fee that will be taken out of their commissary funds. “Pay-to-stay fees promise Read more…
Criminal Justice
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12.01.11
Toledo Should Respect First Amendment
ACLU Blasts Sign Ban, Issues Second Letter Asking City to Set Clear and Constitutional Rules for Public Demonstrations
TOLEDO, OH – Following up on complaints from the Occupy Toledo movement about unclear city permit rules, The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio has delivered a letter to the Toledo law director. The letter calls on the city to clearly define when permits are required for public demonstrations, how to apply for those permits Read more…
Free Speech
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11.17.11
Toledo City Council Must Adopt Official Sign Policy, Says ACLU
TOLEDO, OH – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio held a press conference today calling on Toledo City Council to adopt an official policy for citizens who bring signs to council meetings. The press conference follows the arrest of two people, who were stopped while attempting to enter the Toledo City Council chambers with Read more…
Free Speech