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Anti-Terror Program Increases Surveillance

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Department of Public Safety recently announced a new initiative called, “See Something, Say Something,” which encourages Ohio residents to call a toll free line if they witness something they believe is “suspicious.”

January 25, 2006 Privacy

Documents Show Ohio BMV Wary of REAL ID

CLEVELAND– The ACLU has obtained documents that further confirm that the REAL ID Act will be difficult to implement, cause a heavy financial burden on Ohio state taxpayers and will further complicate the system currently in place for drivers to obtain their license in Ohio.

January 12, 2006 Real ID

Ohio General Assembly Passes Patriot Act

COLUMBUS– Yesterday, in the final hours before the holiday recess, the Ohio General Assembly voted to pass the Ohio Patriot Act. The bill has come under intense criticism from civil liberties groups, immigrant rights advocates, and conservative organizations.

December 15, 2005 General Civil Liberties

ACLU Victorious in Bush/Cheney Political Sign Case

HUDSON, OH– The Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that an ordinance restricting the size of political signs in the City of Hudson was unconstitutional. The ACLU of Ohio brought the case on behalf of Karen Arshnikoff, whose husband Alex is Chairman of the Summit County GOP.

December 15, 2005 Free Speech