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House Passage of English-Only Bill Disappoints ACLU

COLUMBUS- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio expressed disappointment with the Ohio House today after it passed House Bill 477 by a vote of 54-42. The bill restricts state and local government from communicating in languages other than English, except in special circumstances.

May 22, 2008 Immigrant Rights

ACLU Warns Officials on Political Sign Laws

AKRON- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent letters to officials in Silver Lake and Bath Township warning them that ordinances restricting the use of political campaign signs violate residents’ free speech rights.

May 6, 2008 Free Speech

Bill Will Protect Workers from Discrimination

COLUMBUS- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio applauded the introduction of bi-partisan legislation today that would protect workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill is sponsored by Ohio Rep. John Peterson (R-Delaware), Rep.

March 12, 2008 LGBTQ Rights

ACLU Asks for Injunction to Prevent Use of Unfair Voting Technology

CLEVELAND- The American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a motion for preliminary injunction today asking Judge Kathleen O’Malley of the Federal Court of the Northern District of Ohio to prevent Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and the Cuyahoga County

January 28, 2008 Voting Rights