ACLU Urges Taft to Grant Clemency in Spirko Case
CLEVELAND— Despite claims the prosecution withheld evidence during the murder trial of John Spirko, the Ohio Parole Board recommended yesterday against granting clemency by a vote of 6-3.
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ACLU Rejects United Way Funding, Cites Concern for Due Process, Free Speech
CLEVELAND— The ACLU of Ohio announced today that it would no longer accept funding from the United Way amid concerns that the organization would be forced to monitor whether its employees were placed on government terror watch lists.
ACLU Urges Library Board to Protect Free Speech
UPPER ARLINGTON – Today, the ACLU of Ohio sent a letter to the Upper Arlington Library Board of Directors urging the library to continue to make available publications such as Gay People’s Chronicle and Outlook Weekly.
Supreme Court's Decision Upholds Prisoners' Due Process Protections, But Limits Their Reach
WASHINGTON, DC-The American Civil Liberties Union applauded the U.S.
Ohio Critical State in Push for USA Patriot Act Reform
COLUMBUS – Today, the ACLU of Ohio announced its participation in a nationwide push to reform the USA PATRIOT Act. The ACLU, along with a growing coalition of both conservative and progressive groups, says that it wants the controversial act to be brought into line with U.S. Constitution.
ACLU to Lorain Commissioners: "Meetings Must Be Public"
ELYRIA – The ACLU of Ohio Foundation demanded today that the Lorain County Commissioners correct their decision to meet in private to discuss the takeover of a local airport.