ACLU of Ohio
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Dedicated to maintaining and extending constitutional and other fundamental rights, liberties, privileges, and immunities. A nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization
Ohio, USA
Joined January 2010
As we prepare for a second Trump presidency, we understand how unsafe so many are feeling right now. But regardless of immigration status, everyone has basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. https://t.co/sNv19nKRcV
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Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
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We the people demand an end to ICE's relentless attacks on our communities.
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🗣️TAKE ACTION: We can't wait around while ICE harms more people. Congress MUST demand an end to these reckless immigration raids, and oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget. 📲 https://t.co/W0hAh9zJ7k
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An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This news is devastating. ICE must immediately withdraw its 2,000 agents from Minnesota and Congress must block any new funding to...
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🚨 "SB 293 puts naturalized citizens' right to vote at risk by expanding flawed citizenship verification schemes that have a documented history of error." https://t.co/IDDp0jU3tI
thecentersquare.com
(The Center Square) – A series new Ohio election laws aimed at removing non-citizens from voting roles violates federal law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and other groups
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We refuse to tolerate ICE’s lawless attacks on our communities.
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đź“š Educational programs in prisons ease the re-entry process. HB 338 wants to get rid of them, likely doing more harm than good. https://t.co/410LNNoIcW
signalohio.org
Lawmakers want to crack down on inmate attacks of prison workers. College classes and technical career training for some inmates could become collateral damage.
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The letter specifies how SB 293 violates the NVRA by mandating unlawful voter purges and wrongful removals of eligible voters. We urge Secretary LaRose to swiftly correct these violations. Should no action be taken in the appropriate timeframe, the organizations stand by to
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SB 293 is harmful, anti-democratic legislation that enacts a grab-bag of unfunded mandates and burdens that will impede the ability of legitimate voters to vote, and also encumber the work of Boards...
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🚨🗳️BREAKING: Today, we sent a letter with ACLU National and @CampaignLegal on behalf of @CAIROhio & @lwvohio to Secretary of State Frank LaRose regarding Senate Bill 293’s noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act. SB 293 is harmful, anti-democratic legislation
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🚨 "Whether you want to keep attending drag brunch at your favorite local brewery, or just want to be able to wear pants in peace, this type of government overreach affects you." Read more about HB 249, the "drag ban" bill: https://t.co/kqoz5oi7dK
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✨New year, new video series!✨ Get ready for the midterm elections with our series, Democratizing Civics. Find it throughout the year on our social channels. 🗳️🗳️
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🗣️ Good news from this week: A federal judge ruled in favor of our client's Constitutional rights to free speech & due process! https://t.co/JV2uBB3BRc
dispatch.com
U.S. District Court Judge Edmund Sargus, Jr., found that Ohio State likely violated the First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights of a student.
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➡️We applaud the court’s ruling not only for its vindication of a student’s right to free expression, but also as a critical reminder to our institutions of higher education. Universities must and should stand against efforts to silence or punish dissenting ideas, not
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A federal judge in the Southern District of Ohio ruled in favor of our client, Guy Christensen, in our lawsuit challenging Ohio State University’s decision to expel him for engaging in protected...
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This ruling underscores one of the most foundational concepts of our Constitution: political opinions may not be silenced or punished merely because they may give offense. 📢📢
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge ruled in favor of our client in our lawsuit challenging Ohio State University’s decision to expel him for engaging in protected political speech.
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Ohioans have unequivocally rejected politicians’ attempts to ban abortion, and the ruling is a step in the right direction to continue protecting the right for all people in our state to make choices over their own personal medical decisions. 🗓️ Abortion remains legal in Ohio up
ohiocapitaljournal.com
An Ohio appeals court rejected efforts to completely undo a state law connected to the six-week abortion ban, but left untouched the ruling that struck down the ban itself.
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🚨Today, we were in federal court delivering oral argument in our case challenging the Ohio State University’s expulsion of a student for engaging in protected political speech, violating his free speech & due process rights. Universities play a vital role in our democracy:
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🤝 Friendly reminder: Immigrants have always been a part of the American story.
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ICE's killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother, is horrific and never should've happened. 📢 🚨Tell Congress to stop these reckless raids and oppose any increases to ICE's budget. https://t.co/ukZgN9uEDn
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An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This news is devastating. ICE must immediately withdraw its 2,000 agents from Minnesota and Congress must block any new funding to...
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"We’re witnessing the horrors of what can happen when democracy is attacked, and we know from history that dedicated people can turn the tide. That’s why I’ll be matching each gift made to the ACLU of Ohio, because together we can make a powerful difference." Our donors help us
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Thanks to a generous supporter, your donations to the ACLU of Ohio will be matched up to $100,000 through January 15th!
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With many cities seeing protests this weekend, refresh yourself on your rights. Dissent is patriotic! ✊
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Although the right to peacefully protest is constitutionally protected, the definition of “peaceful protest” may differ from person to person. Here are some valuable tips on what to do if you are...
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