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ACLU Warns Program Could Violate Privacy

CLEVELAND—The Ohio Department of Homeland Security (ODHS) will hold a press conference to promote its “See Something, Say Something” campaign in Cleveland on Friday, June 9.

June 8, 2006 Privacy

Ohio Supreme Court Makes Crucial Death Penalty Ruling

COLUMBUS, OH- A decision by the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled for the first time that a jury cannot discount the background of a defendant when they decide whether to sentence them to death. In an opinion by Justice Lanzinger in the case of State v.

June 1, 2006 Death Penalty

ACLU Demands Respect for Free Speech

COLUMBUS, OH – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called on Ohio state legislators to stand up for free speech. The Ohio General Assembly is expected to vote this week to prohibit protest activities near funerals.

May 8, 2006 Free Speech

ACLU Demands Openness in Executions

LUCASVILLE, OH- Today, the State of Ohio executed Joseph L. Clark after a lengthy delay resulting from a collapsed vein. Clark was scheduled to be executed at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Reports show that the execution began without incident, but a series of complications arose.

May 2, 2006 Death Penalty