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04.20.11
ACLU Questions Judge on Debtors’ Prison
People Who Cannot Afford Court Costs and Fines Are Imprisoned
SANDUSKY, OH – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter today to Erie County Municipal Court Judge Paul Lux questioning recent reports that he has imprisoned people who are unable to pay court costs and fines. In an article in the Sandusky Register, Judge Lux admits he imprisons people who are unable Read more…
Criminal Justice
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04.14.11
Prisons for Profit Will Be Costly and Pose Safety Risks, Says ACLU
Privitization Will Not Yield Long-Term Savings
COLUMBUS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio released a new report today titled “Prisons for Profit: A look at private prisons” that explores the negative impacts prison privatization has brought to other states. The report is a compilation of scholarly studies, government reports, and stories from communities that have experienced the negative impact Read more…
Criminal Justice
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03.29.11
ACLU Questions Reason for Mansfield High School Program Cancellation
Tea Party Speaker Should Be Protected by First Amendment
MANSFIELD, OH – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio expressed disappointment and concern over the cancellation of an event to be hosted by the Mansfield North Central Ohio Tea Party Association at Mansfield Senior High School on Monday, March 28, 2011. After consultation with city police, Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Dan Freund withdrew Read more…
Free Speech
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03.21.11
Photo ID Bill Would Disenfranchise Ohio Voters
ACLU Urges Legislators to Slow Down Passage to Consider Costs and Overall Fairness of Bill
COLUMBUS- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on legislators today to slow down passage of Ohio House Bill 159, which would require photo identification in order for voters to cast a ballot in person. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Robert Mecklenborg (R-Green Township) and Rep. Louis Blessing, Jr. (R-Cincinnati). On Tuesday, March Read more…
Voting Rights
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03.14.11
Governor Kasich Ignores Sunshine Week in Favor of More Secrecy
Limits Placed on Press at Budget Announcement Leave Public in the Dark, Says ACLU
COLUMBUS- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to Governor John Kasich urging him to lift restrictions on members of the press from recording his announcement of his biennial budget on March 15, 2011. According to news reports, Governor Kasich will not allow members of the press to video record his Read more…
Open Government