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Public Records
March 15, 2021
Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District Board of Education, et al. (amicus)
September 23, 2023Novak v. City of Parma, et al. (amicus)
August 5, 2021Wood v. Eubanks (amicus)
March 12, 2021
Petitt v. Morrow, et al.
February 12, 2021Stegmaier DHS Petition
November 25, 2019Workman v. Chardon Amicus
July 31, 2019
HB 74 - Menacing Offenses Expansion Bill (2013-2014)
February 20, 2013
HB 315 - Election Complaints (2011-2012)
May 29, 2012
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ACLU of Ohio Issues Statement on Recent Student Protests in...
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Substitute Senate Bill 83 – Opponent Testimony
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Statement on the ACLU of Ohio amicus brief, in a lawsuit...
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Substitute House Bill 151 - Opponent Testimony
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Senate Bill 83 – Opponent Testimony
April 19, 2023![](https://www.acluohio.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_130x110/public/field_image/ohiostatehouse-navyazurecoloroverlay_backgroundnavybluelineoverlay_1200-700.jpg?itok=-4EY1ulZ)
House Bill 100 - Opponent Testimony
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How a Unicorn and a Six Year Old Saved My Life
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ACLU of Ohio Sends Demand Letter to Buckeye Valley Board of...
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