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09.08.11
ACLU Supports Referendum on Voter Suppression Bill
Law Would Limit Access to Ballot
CLEVELAND – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio announced that it would support the referendum on Ohio House Bill 194, which drastically limits the time frame for early and mail in voting, makes it optional for poll workers to assist voters, and prevents county boards of elections from widely promoting absentee ballots to Read more…
Voting Rights
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09.01.11
State’s Decision to Sell Only One Prison Underscores Problems for Taxpayers, Says ACLU
Privitization Fails to Address Real Problems in Prisons
CLEVELAND- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio renewed its concerns over the state’s plan to sell and privatize state prisons. Today, officials with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections announced that they would only sell one facility, privatize two others, and regain state control over one privately operated prison. The ODRC stated it Read more…
Criminal Justice
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08.26.11
Officials Should Ensure All Ohioans Receive Absentee Ballot Applications, Says ACLU
Uniformity Should Not Resort in Less Access to Ballot
CLEVELAND- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on state officials today to reverse policies that prevent counties from sending unsolicited absentee ballot applications to registered voters. Legislators and Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted have sought to prohibit Boards of Elections from mailing unsolicited forms to registered voters, which may lead to less Read more…
Voting Rights
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08.04.11
Veto of Social Media Ordinance Is Right Decision for Cleveland, Says ACLU
Proposed Law Was Unconstitutional and Unenforceable
CLEVELAND – Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has vetoed legislation passed by city council that would have criminalized the use of social media. After the ordinance was passed, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio expressed concern over the constitutionality of the law, particularly its effect on residents’ free speech. “Mayor Jackson made a wise decision Read more…
Free Speech
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08.04.11
ACLU Warns Springboro School Officials Against Policy Allowing Creationism in Classrooms
Lawsuit Would Be Costly and Time Consuming
SPRINGBORO, OH – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter today to Springboro Community City School District officials urging them to reject plans to allow creationism to be taught in public school or risk costly litigation. Recently, members of the district’s Board of Education requested officials explore ways to integrate creationism into Read more…
Religious Liberty